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My Favourite Banana Bread – Deliciously moist and tender brown sugar banana bread. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
A deliciously moist, and tender banana loaf that is FULL of banana flavour – what’s not to love about this quick and easy recipe?
This recipe is so quick and easy to make, and I love how versatile it is, too! You could add anything from berries to nuts to chocolate chips. You could even throw in some fruit zest – it’s entirely up to you!
For the bananas in this recipe, I went and picked up my usual Fairtrade bananas from my local Co-Operative. You can find them here, down the fruit and vegetables aisle.
My Favourite Banana Bread
You can find a wide variety of Fairtrade products at The Co-Operative, anything from fruit to chocolate, to tea and coffee. Did you know that The Co-Operative were the first major retailer to champion Fairtrade, pioneering the sale of fairly traded goods before the Fairtrade Mark was even introduced?
I like to buy Fairtrade products when I can, because I know the products are great quality at fair prices, and I love knowing that I am supporting the farmers and workers who are growing the foods we can simply buy at our local stores.
This is my favourite banana bread recipe for several reasons, three of which are, 1. The right amount of baking powder gives a beautiful rise. 2. The little bit of buttermilk and brown sugar makes a very soft and moist crumb. And 3. It’s full of banana flavour, coming from 4 medium bananas.
Delicious. This recipe really does make the perfect banana loaf!
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My Favourite Banana Bread
Deliciously moist and tender brown sugar banana bread. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) plain/all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk
- 4 medium Fairtrade bananas, peeled and mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Spray or butter a 9x5" loaf pan, then set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, and mashed banana, and mix until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 50 - 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cover loosely with aluminium foil halfway through baking to prevent the bread from browning too much.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing and slicing.
- Banana bread keeps fresh in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Bread stays fresh in an air-tight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10 slicesServing Size:
1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 284Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 245mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 2gSugar: 19gProtein: 5g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
Marla
Sunday 25th of October 2020
Please don't ever delete this recipe, it's my favorite too!! And since I'll be making it for the fourth time today, I thought I might as well thank you! :) Much love from Germany, I really enjoy your blog
Marsha
Sunday 25th of October 2020
Hi Marla - I'm so glad you enjoy the recipe, and thank you! :)
Evelina Kulinich
Friday 2nd of March 2018
This is the BEST BANANA BREAD RECIPE EVER!! It came out so fluffy and just melts in your mouth! Thank you for sharing :)
Marsha
Friday 2nd of March 2018
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Evelina! :)
Demeter | Beaming Baker
Thursday 5th of May 2016
Marsha, your banana bread is simply beautiful. I'm so happy I decided to explore more of your site--there are so many wonderful goodies here. :) Love seeing your fav recipes too! Pinning! :)
Marsha
Thursday 5th of May 2016
Thanks, Demeter! :)
Kelly
Monday 7th of March 2016
Banana bread is a family favorite! My kids can have it all the time if they could. This looks absolutely perfect! : )
Marsha
Monday 7th of March 2016
Thanks, Kelly!
Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie
Saturday 5th of March 2016
Sooo yummy, Marsha! Banana bread is one of our favorite treats to enjoy throughout the week! We always have overripe bananas to use up and this is the perfect use for them. I love how you used buttermilk in this bread too. It always adds such a delicious flavor and moistness to baked goods so I can't wait to try your recipe!
Marsha
Saturday 5th of March 2016
Thanks, Joscelyn! I love using buttermilk in my baked goods! :)