Description
This easy Banana Snack Bread is a delightful treat! Made with ripe bananas, oats, and a touch of cinnamon, it’s perfect for a quick breakfast, afternoon snack, or a healthy dessert. It’s naturally sweetened and packed with flavor – a guilt-free indulgence that everyone will love. Enjoy this wholesome bread as is, or pair it with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of nuts.
Ingredients
- 4 medium, very ripe, unpeeled bananas
- 1 cup Plain fat free yogurt
- 4 Tbsp unpacked light brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 2 tsp powdered sugar (confectioner’s)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
- Add the yogurt, brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Tips: For a richer flavor, use mashed banana bread from the day before. You can substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with whole wheat flour for added fiber. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezes well for up to 2 months. Substitutions: Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or other nuts. Diet: Naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: banana, bread, snack, breakfast, dessert, easy, healthy