Banana Bread from Africa
Discover the delightful warmth of Banana Bread from Africa, a unique twist on the classic quick bread recipe featuring bold, nutty flavors inspired by African culinary traditions. This moist and aromatic bread is elevated with a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and finely chopped roasted peanuts, giving it an irresistible texture and depth. Made with ripe bananas and simple pantry staples, this one-bowl recipe comes together effortlessly in just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfectly spiced and baked to golden perfection, this banana bread is an ideal treat for breakfast, tea time, or dessert. Enjoy it as-is or pair it with a drizzle of honey for an exotic flair that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Africa!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup roasted peanuts (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher until they are smooth and free of any large chunks.
In the same bowl, add the melted unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the finely chopped roasted peanuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Carefully transfer the banana bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Optionally, serve with a drizzle of honey or a spread of butter for added flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.4 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 2656 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 463.6 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.3 g | ||
| Protein | 61.0 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2654 mg | 56% | |
*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.
