I was staring at yet another bunch of over ripe bananas hanging from my counter on a rainy day and I thought it might be nice to do some baking with Drakey. I decided to try out this banana bread recipe because it was super easy and fast, and I had all the ingredients on hand in the pantry. Best of all it was delicious and kid approved!
Ingredients:
3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
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Mash the bananas up as you mix in the other ingredients, flour being last. Afterwards pour into a pan (greased) and set it into the oven. The recipe said to bake 50-60 minutes, but I used smaller loaf pans so I only did it for 35-40 minutes. The bread came out delicious and the house smelled nice all day too.
GOLD / grapefruit / 4555 posts
I swear I just wrote up the exact same recipe! The only difference between yours and mine is that I used whole wheat flour and added a handful of semi sweet mini chocolate chips. The kids love this recipe!
apricot / 315 posts
I love this recipe and use it all the time! I highly suggest swapping out some, or most, of the white sugar for brown sugar. It adds a yummy depth to the taste of the bread
ETA: I have the same mini loaf pans and do the same thing!
blogger / pomegranate / 3491 posts
Love banana bread
blogger / clementine / 750 posts
Bananas don’t stick around very long in our house now that little Bunny’s discovered she loves them, but I’ve been craving some banana bread lately. I need to remember to buy extra at the store so I can make some bread.
blogger / pomelo / 5400 posts
Nom! This looks perfect. DS loves helping me bake.
nectarine / 2705 posts
Yum! I made this immediately after reading your post. Banana bread has magical healing powers and I’m not feeling 100%. A slice of warm banana bread and cup of tea are just what the doctor ordered
blogger / persimmon / 1220 posts
Yummy!
cherry / 248 posts
I use the same recipe too and often make mini muffins instead of bread. I tried this one recently http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2014/04/30/recipe-whole-wheat-banana-nut-muffins/. I swapped out honey for the maple syrup because that’s what I had on hand. Pretty good too.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
I love making mine in silicone muffin cups! Perfect for little hands and to freeze. We always buy two bunches bc LO loves bananas. Extras go in the freezer for smoothies, Popsicles and baking!
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
Yum! And…I love your pink mixer!
blogger / persimmon / 1231 posts
That looks delicious! I need to post my SIL’s zucchini bread recipe. Maybe I’ll make it next week, you’ve inspired me!
coconut / 8681 posts
I made some right after I saw your post! SO good!
blogger / pomelo / 5361 posts
I love banana bread. Plus, I always tell myself it’s healthy because it has fruit!
I’ll have to try this recipe.
blogger / apricot / 367 posts
My kids love banana bread so I’m definitely going to try this out – thanks!
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts
I love banana bread!
blogger / persimmon / 1398 posts
Add in some cinnamon and we have basically the same recipe!
blogger / pear / 1563 posts
Oh man! I LOVE banana bread! Thanks for the recipe!
blogger / nectarine / 2687 posts
this definitely does sound easy! must try!
blogger / clementine / 998 posts
inspired me to make some banana bread today!
blogger / pomegranate / 3300 posts
Looks delicious!! Lilly always eats all our bananas so I never have extras, but maybe I will hide some so I can make this.
blogger / kiwi / 675 posts
love banana bread and I also love that there is something to do with over ripe bananas hehe!! thanks for this
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We’re twinsies in more than one way! We made banana cake not too long ago either! ^_^ The difference between our recipes is that I use 1/3 cup white sugar and 1/3 cup brown sugar (less sugar and brown sugar keeps it more moist) and non-melted butter.
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I LOVE this recipe…and the only way I could even think of making it better is to up the health factor, since you have taste and ease already covered. Here’s how I modified it:
– Replace the butter with 1/2 cup applesauce
– Replace the sugar with 3/4 cup agave nectar
– Replace the all purpose flour with whole wheat flour
– Add tons and tons of KALE! Like, 3-4 cups. Blend all the ingredients including the kale but minus the flour. Then mix the flour and cook, just like you described. You don’t even taste the kale (which is amazing because it’s usually a bitter veggie) and it adds a huge punch of vitamins. Win-Win!!