Banana Bread: The Classic Recipe And Variations

Did you like our awesome strawberry bread recipes? If your answer is yes, you are once again in the right place because we will continue with the ideas of sweet and fruity bread. Today, we are pleased to present to you the famous “banana bread” which has caused a stir on social networks and whose many variations will delight our taste buds. But what exactly is banana bread and how do you prepare it?

What is banana bread?

Halfway between bread and cake, banana bread is usually made from mashed bananas and oats. Originally from the United States, banana bread made its appearance on the culinary scene during the 1930s. Since then, its preparation has evolved and today there are many variations that can be customized as desired. With nuts, raisins, chocolate, vegan style… there is something for all tastes and all ages. So, don't delay any longer and discover our spectacular recipes in the following paragraphs but first of all, here are some useful tips to remember:

• For best texture, use a food processor or high speed blender to grind the oats into “flour”.
• Mash bananas always using a food processor or high speed blender. This will give your banana bread a more intense fruity flavor.
• Consume your banana bread the second day after preparation. After the bread has cooled to room temperature, wrap it in plastic wrap or foil and let it sit for a day. The next day, the bread will become more moist, tasty and easier to cut.

Easy banana bread recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of oats
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 large ripe bananas, cut into pieces
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons of cooking oil
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 ° C. Spray a bread pan with cooking spray and set aside.

2. Place the oats in the food processor and blend. Then add the brown sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon to it. Mix again. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

3. Place the bananas in the bowl of your food processor and blend until smooth. Then add the eggs, vanilla and oil. Mix again until smooth. Pour the wet preparation into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir well. If you are using nuts, now is a good time to add them.

4. Transfer the mixture to the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. Let cool on a rack. Then, if you wish, wrap your banana bread in plastic wrap or foil and store in a cool, dry place.

Nutritional information:

Calories: 237.58

Fat: 8.55 gr

Saturated fat: 0.99 gr

Carbohydrates: 36.50 gr

Fiber: 2.64 gr

Net carbohydrate: 33.86

Sugar: 14.16 gr

Protein: 5 gr

Sodium: 209, 49 mg

Cholesterol: 37.20 gr

Healthy flourless banana bread recipe prepared using only 5 ingredients

Ingredients to get:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 2 cups of oatmeal
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda

Preparation steps:

1. First, preheat the oven to 180 ° C and spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.

2. Place all the ingredients in your food processor and blend until combined. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. If desired, sprinkle the top with thin banana slices. Then, bake for 30-35 minutes.

3. Let the banana bread cool completely before consuming.

Delicious variation for vegans and gluten free

Are you a fan of easy vegan recipes? So, if your answer is "yes", we offer you a vegan variant of the famous banana bread so as not to deprive you of its unique taste. And how about pairing it with a healthy smoothie for a satiating and fruity breakfast?

Ingredients needed:

• 3 small ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup vegan butter or refined coconut oil
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable milk of your choice
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 2 cups of gluten-free flour
• 1 ½ teaspoon of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 ° C and spray a loaf pan with vegan cooking spray.

2. Mash the bananas with a fork in a large bowl.

3. Add the coconut oil (or vegan butter) and the brown sugar and mix well.

4. Then add the vegetable milk and the vanilla and mix again.

5. Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl and stir until a thick paste forms.

6. Transfer the dough to the mold and bake for 40 minutes.

Banana and chocolate bread recipe

The necessary ingredients:

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted or softened
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Chocolate chips
• 340 gr of chopped chocolate
• Thin slices of banana

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 ° C and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or simply spray with cooking spray.

2. Take a bowl and mash the ripe bananas with a fork.

3. In another bowl, combine the butter with the brown sugar and stir until combined.

4. Then add the eggs and whisk until smooth.

5. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract and mix. Then add the mashed bananas and stir until combined.

6. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt and stir gently until a smooth paste is obtained.

7. Add the chopped chocolate and the nuts and mix.

8. Transfer the dough into the mold, smoothing it out with a spatula. Decorate with thin slices of banana and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake the banana bread for 50-60 minutes.

9. Let the bread cool for 10-20 minutes before placing it on a wire rack.

Banana Raisin Bread Dipped in Rum

Rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, dried fruits are essential on our menu. They are used in many recipes for cakes, muffins, cereal bowls, etc. Today we encourage you to incorporate them into your tasty banana bread. And here are the ingredients to get:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoon of milk
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 1 1/2 tablespoon of rum
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup toasted and chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Mash the bananas with a fork in a bowl.

2. Take another bowl and mix in the granulated sugar, brown sugar and butter. Whisk using an electric mixer.

3. Then add the eggs and the milk and whisk again.

4. Pour the mixture into the bowl with the bananas and mix.

5. Next, soak the raisins in the rum for about 5 minutes.

6. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Then add them to the banana-sugar mixture. Mix until well blended.

7. Finally, stir in the nuts and raisins (including the remaining rum) and stir to combine.

8. Pour the dough into a greased mold and bake in the oven previously heated to 180 ° C for 60-70 minutes. Once the banana bread is cooked, transfer it to a wire rack to cool.

Banana bread recipe with cinnamon crust

Wet ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of mashed bananas
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Dry ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
• 1.5 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Ingredients for the cinnamon crust:

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter

Preparation steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 ° C and spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.

2. To prepare the crust, just mix the flour with the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Then add the butter and mix with your fingers until you get crumbs. Refrigerate.

3. Make the dough by first mixing the dry ingredients in a bowl. Then whisk the wet ingredients in a second bowl. Pour the wet preparation into the dry mixture. Stir lightly.

4. Pour the dough into the pan and sprinkle with the chilled crust.

5. Bake for about 50-60 minutes. Let the banana bread cool in the pan and then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.