Banana Lemon Tea Bread
Brighten up your teatime with this zesty and moist Banana Lemon Tea Bread! This delightful quick bread marries the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the tangy freshness of lemon zest and juice, creating a flavor-packed treat perfect for any occasion. The addition of creamy Greek yogurt ensures a tender, velvety crumb, while a sweet lemon glaze drizzled over the top adds a touch of elegance. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make loaf requires simple pantry staples and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. Enjoy a slice of this irresistibly fragrant bread with your favorite cup of tea or coffee.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium, ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to make a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled banana lemon tea bread.
Slice and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1848 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 486.9 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 256.8 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1854 mg | 39% | |
*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.
