Also, try this buttermilk banana bread and Hawaiian banana bread (this one has coconut shavings – yum!) This is like finding a unicorn in a field of horses. There are thousands of banana bread recipes out there, and you’ve probably tried some of them. Some are too dry, others too dense, and still others don’t have enough banana flavor. This, however, is our favorite banana bread recipe. We’ve been perfecting this 2 secret-ingredient banana bread recipe for you. It’s perfectly moist and sweet (but not too sweet) banana bread. You’ll be amazed at how quickly this vanishes from your countertop. Bookmark this tab now, because you’ll be back for more – promise! Great question! Remember those 2 secret ingredients mentioned above? It’s like a 1-2 punch for banana bread. Here’s the rundown of the 4 steps you’ll take to bake the perfect loaf of homemade banana bread in no time:
There are 2 ways you can speed up the process to ripen bananas: Everyone has a favorite way they like their banana bread. Here are some ways you can take this banana bread recipe and make it your own: Chocolate: You can add chocolate chips to the batter or drizzle melted chocolate on top of the banana bread to get that wonderful chocolate-banana combo. Nuts: Walnuts, pecans, peanuts, or even peanut butter are all wonderful additions to banana bread. The sweetness of the bananas pairs well with the warm, toasty flavor of the nuts. Seeds: Incorporating seeds into banana bread adds a bunch of fiber. You can use pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or flax seeds. Fruit: There are many fruit combinations that enhance a banana bread recipe like blueberries, strawberries, pumpkin, rhubarb and more. While you’ll incorporate the pumpkin in puree form, other fruits like strawberries and blueberries will need their own flour coating before going into the batter. This will help them stay put in the loaf and stops a soggy situation from unfolding. Coffee: You can use caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee to make the perfect coffee banana bread. Using instant coffee will give a stronger coffee flavor overall. Dairy-free banana bread: You can make this banana bread recipe dairy-free by using dairy-free sour cream and vegan butter. Gluten free banana bread: This recipe has been tested using all-purpose flour, however, you can experiment with other flours to make sure it’s gluten-free. Or you can try our paleo banana bread, which is made with almond flour!
Banana bread is perfect for freezing! Place the banana bread in an airtight container or wrap it in parchment paper followed by aluminum foil. It will last in your freezer for about 2 months.
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