Better Than Starbucks Banana Bread
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Better Than Starbucks Banana Bread
Description
Better Than Starbucks Banana Bread uses mashed bananas combined with flour, sugar, and baking soda to create a moist, tender quick bread. The recipe includes a touch of vanilla and a small amount of milk to enrich the batter, which is thick before baking. Baking times vary depending on the pan size, making it flexible for muffins or mini loaves besides a standard loaf. Optional chopped walnuts introduce texture and mild nuttiness that contrasts the soft crumb. The result is a sweetened banana bread that holds together well and offers a balanced banana flavor without added embellishments.
This bread works well sliced for breakfast or snacks and pairs nicely with tea or coffee. It can also be used as a base for additional spreads or toppings, serving as a straightforward and reliable banana bread.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 banana mashed
- 1/2 cup walnuts optional, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a loaf pan (or mini loaf pans, muffin cups)
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, combine the egg, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. *batter will be very thick
- Add in the bananas and stir to combine.
- Mix in walnuts (if using).
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan(s) and place into preheated oven.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes if large loaf, 30-35 minutes if mini loaves, and 25 minutes if muffins.
- Remove from oven once toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of bread.
- Allow to cool slightly, slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 39IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.