Banana Apple Bread
A deliciously moist bread combining the sweetness of ripe bananas and tart apples, perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup apples peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- Chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix: In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Combine: Add mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
- Sift: In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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- Fold: Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
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- Add: Gently fold in chopped apples and nuts, if using.
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- Pour: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
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- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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- Cool: Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Notes
Notes: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. Great for toasting!