This fluffy honey-vanilla banana bread recipe is a delightful twist on the classic banana loaf. Sweetened naturally with honey, it makes for a cozy breakfast treat that is both satisfying and wholesome.
This moist quick bread is perfect for homemade baking and is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. With its rich flavor and tender crumb, it’s an excellent way to use overripe bananas.
Easy Honey-Vanilla Banana Bread Recipe
This banana bread features ripe bananas blended with honey and vanilla, creating a sweet and aromatic loaf. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 1 loaf, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, honey, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the baking soda, salt, flour, and cinnamon (if using).
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 1 loaf
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
