Description
Honey Vanilla Banana Bread welcomes you to a warm kitchen moment with its sweet, comforting aroma that fills the entire space. Mixing ripe bananas, rich honey, and smooth vanilla creates a delightful treat that turns simple ingredients into something truly special for your morning breakfast or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 large overripe bananas
- ½ cup honey
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen by heating the oven to 350°F and coating a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and combine 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt, whisking them together thoroughly.
- Select three very ripe bananas and mash them completely with a fork until they transform into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Pour ½ cup honey, ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, stirring until the mixture looks uniform.
- Slowly fold your dry flour mixture into the banana mixture, stirring gently until everything just comes together without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter carefully into your prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it rest inside the pan for 12 minutes to help it settle.
- Gently lift the bread from the pan and place it on a wire cooling rack for another 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Ripe bananas make the most flavorful and moist bread, so wait until your bananas have plenty of brown spots.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can lead to tough bread, and stop stirring as soon as the dry ingredients disappear.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend that contains xanthan gum.
- Store your banana bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 153 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg