Reasons to Love this Easy Banana Bread
So moist and fluffy! It’s a great texture for babies as well. Made in one bowl Minimal ingredients – 5 simple ingredients are all you need! No need for leavening agents. A delicious way to rescue those overripe bananas before they reach the point of no return
If you are looking for more healthy banana bread recipes, you MUST try this banana date bread that’s made in a blender. And here’s a collection of fun and healthy banana recipes to share with kids.
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
Substitutions and Variations
Dairy-free – any non-dairy Greek yogurt alternative will work. You could even leave it out. No self-rising flour? You can use all purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, or oat flour and add 2 1/4 teaspoons of baking powder. Instead of chocolate chips, try adding blueberries, chopped strawberries, raspberries, diced apples, or dried fruits. Add finely chopped nuts, like walnuts (you should totally try this banana walnut cake also!), pecans, peanuts, etc. Spice it up – try adding some cinnamon or other warm spices like nutmeg, cloves. You could even add pumpkin pie spice.
Tips for Success
Serving Suggestions
You can simply enjoy the banana bread as is or spread some:
Butter Cream cheese Yogurt Peanut butter, nut butter or sunflower seed butter, if nut-free Jam (try this no added sugar strawberry jam!) A drizzle of honey
My kids also love it as a banana bread parfait! Simply cube the bread and layer in a cup or bowl with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit. However you decide to enjoy it, this banana bread is an excellent make-ahead breakfast option, a convenient quick snack at home or school (refer to this comprehensive list of school snacks), or a great addition to your school lunch.
Storage
Once cooled, store leftover banana bread in an airtight container for 1-2 days on the counter or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze:
A whole loaf of bread – cool completely, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place in the freezer bag. Will keep for up to 3 months. Individual slices – Stack two to four slices, separating each with a small piece of waxed or parchment paper and wrap each stack in plastic wrap, and place in the freezer bag. Or flash freeze, as I recommend for freezing muffins. This will eliminate the need for individual wrapping
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