This delightful banana bread combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavors of honey and vanilla. It's moist, aromatic, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a comforting snack. The golden brown crust and soft interior make it a visual and culinary treat.
Full Recipe:
3 large overripe bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup honey
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender loaf.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Calories: Approximately 210 kcal
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Sodium: 150 mg
Potassium: 200 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 18 g