Apple Banana Nut Bread Recipe
This Apple Banana Nut Bread recipe combines the delightful flavors of ripe bananas, sweet apples, and crunchy nuts for a moist, delicious treat. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it’s easy to make and uses simple ingredients. Enjoy the wholesome goodness and delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- loaf pan,
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 large apple peeled and grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher. Add the grated apple, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until smooth and well-combined.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate medium bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the dry ingredients are evenly mixed.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense loaf. If you’re using chopped nuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the Batter into the Loaf Pan
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake the Bread
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown, and the house will smell amazing.
Cool and Serve
- Once the bread is fully baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Afterward, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy a warm slice with a bit of butter, or savor it as is!
Notes
For a nut-free option, omit the walnuts. You can also substitute applesauce for the bananas if desired. This bread can be made up to a day in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.