Loaded Banana Bread Recipe
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Loaded Banana Bread recipe is a delightful twist on a classic favorite. With its moist texture and rich flavor, it’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The use of ripe bananas ensures natural sweetness, while the addition of Greek yogurt keeps the bread tender and moist. The nuts add a satisfying crunch, making each bite enjoyable. Plus, it’s a simple recipe that doesn’t require any fancy equipment, just a mixing bowl and a loaf pan.
The process is straightforward, starting with mashing the bananas and mixing in the wet ingredients before combining them with the dry. I love how the recipe encourages you not to overmix, which can often lead to dense bread. Instead, the gentle folding method keeps the texture light and fluffy.
One of the best parts about this recipe is its versatility. You can easily customize it by adding chocolate chips, dried fruit, or different nuts based on your preferences. It’s also a fantastic way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter. This banana bread is sure to be a hit at any gathering, especially with Easter approaching, making it a perfect addition to your holiday brunch table.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Gather ingredients for loaded banana bread.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
In another bowl, mash four bananas and add a couple of eggs, whisking them together.
Incorporate raisins, Greek yogurt, and melted butter into the wet mixture.
Tip: Greek yogurt will make the banana bread a little moist.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter.
Tip: You can use miniature pans for individual servings, perfect for sharing at Easter.
Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with cooking spray.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level it out.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Tip: If the bread is getting too dark after 20 minutes, cover it with tin foil.
Cover the bread with tin foil if it starts to get too dark.
Check the banana nut loaf for doneness.
Tip: Add the nuts when you put the batter in the pan to ensure they stick.
Add nuts on top of the bread after 20 minutes of baking.
Slice and serve the loaded banana nut bread.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Flour Blend
Ingredient: Nuts
→ Substitution: Seeds
Nutrition
Skill Level
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Banana bread is a great way to use overripe bananas.
- •Greek yogurt can help make baked goods moist.
- •Adding nuts to banana bread provides a nice crunch and flavor.
- •Baking at 350°F is a common temperature for quick breads.
