Banana Apricot Loaf
Moist, flavorful, and irresistibly wholesome, this Banana Apricot Loaf is the ultimate baked treat you'll crave any time of day. Featuring naturally sweet mashed bananas and bursts of chewy, chopped dried apricots, this loaf strikes the perfect balance between fruity and indulgent. The addition of brown sugar, a touch of vanilla, and a hint of melted butter ensures a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under an hour, it’s a fuss-free recipe ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a delightful dessert. Serve it warm with a cup of coffee or enjoy at room temperature—it’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll keep coming back to! Keywords: banana apricot loaf, quick bread recipe, banana bread with dried apricots, easy baking recipes, moist banana loaf.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 medium Ripe bananas (mashed)
- 0.75 cup Dried apricots (chopped)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter, and mix well.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and milk. Stir until fully incorporated.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped dried apricots until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 110.6 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.4 g | 327% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 636 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 2632 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 513.0 g | 187% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 277.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3131 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
