Banana Friendship Bread
Banana Friendship Bread is a heartwarming twist on classic banana bread, perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring with your morning coffee. Made with a blend of all-purpose flour, ripe mashed bananas, and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe balances sweetness from granulated and brown sugar with the optional crunch of walnuts or pecans. The addition of melted butter and vanilla extract makes every bite irresistibly moist and flavorful. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in under an hour, this easy-to-follow treat is ideal for gifting or enjoying fresh out of the oven. Elevate your baking repertoire with this delightful Banana Friendship Bread that’s sure to bring smiles to the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 3 medium Ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the bread dense.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans for extra flavor and texture.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, 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 the Banana Friendship Bread with a cup of tea or coffee, or wrap it up to share with friends and loved ones.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.0 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.7 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2437 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 549.0 g | 200% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 317.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.4 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2055 mg | 44% | |
*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.
