Banana Farina Bread
Elevate your classic banana bread game with this Banana Farina Bread—a delightful twist on a beloved favorite! Featuring the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the unique texture of Farina (semolina cereal), this quick bread is moist, tender, and irresistibly satisfying. Perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla and the crunch of optional walnuts or pecans, it’s an easy one-bowl recipe that’s ready for the oven in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re serving it as a comforting breakfast or a midday snack, this homemade Banana Farina Bread pairs beautifully with a warm cup of coffee or tea. Pro tip: it stays fresh for days and works wonderfully as a make-ahead treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Farina (semolina cereal)
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cups milk
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Stir in the melted butter until fully combined with the bananas.
Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Farina, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour in the milk and fold it into the batter to ensure a moist consistency. If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the banana farina bread 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. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.3 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.2 g | 321% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 483 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 2587 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 408.1 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1775 mg | 38% | |
*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.
