Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of Honey Vanilla Banana Bread, a delightful treat that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich honey and fragrant vanilla. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures each slice is moist and flavorful, making it a household favorite. The inviting aroma while baking will fill your kitchen with warmth and nostalgia. Customize your loaf with optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips to elevate this classic recipe and create an irresistible snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large overripe bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter, honey, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; then gently fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg