Banana Bread with Cauliflower
Elevate your classic banana bread with a healthy, hidden twist in this Banana Bread with Cauliflower recipe. Perfectly moist and subtly spiced with cinnamon, this loaf combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the fiber-packed goodness of steamed cauliflower puree. The addition of cauliflower is a clever way to boost nutrition without sacrificing the comforting flavor and tender crumb you love. Quick to prep and oven-ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a delicious and creative take on traditional banana bread, making it perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert. Whether you're looking to sneak in more veggies or simply try something new, this banana bread promises to delight your taste buds while adding wholesome benefits.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Steam the cauliflower florets for about 5-7 minutes or until they are very tender. Allow them to cool slightly and then blend into a smooth puree using a blender or food processor. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and lump-free.
Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
Stir in the cauliflower puree and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to avoid tough banana bread.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your Banana Bread with Cauliflower!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 297 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 4% | |
*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.
