Apple Banana Bread
Apple Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf that effortlessly combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with tart apples, creating a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or snacks. This simple recipe is ideal for beginner bakers and evokes nostalgic memories of home-baked goodness. With its golden-brown crust and fluffy interior, this bread will fill your home with warm aromas and your heart with joy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup diced Granny Smith apples
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until slightly chunky.
- Stir in sugar, eggs, and oil (or butter) until well combined.
- Fold in diced apples.
- Sprinkle baking soda, salt, and flour over the mixture; gently mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider integrating spices like nutmeg or swapping walnuts for pecans. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.