Description
Delightful “apple pie banana bread” blends classic dessert flavors into one irresistible loaf. Warm spices and sweet fruit create a comforting slice you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup chopped apples
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Spices and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring an even distribution of flour, sugars, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- In a separate container, mash the ripe bananas and whisk together with applesauce, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gently fold the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- Carefully introduce the diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the prepared batter into a greased loaf pan, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent baking.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, monitoring the progress with a toothpick test for doneness.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap flour for gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour to make the bread celiac-friendly.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup for a healthier version.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and nutritional boost, enhancing texture and flavor profile.
- Cool bread completely before slicing to prevent crumbling and ensure clean, neat cuts for perfect presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg