Light As a Feather Banana Bread
Delightfully moist, tender, and impossibly airy, "Light As a Feather Banana Bread" lives up to its name, offering a sophisticated twist on the traditional favorite. This recipe stands out for its unique process of folding whipped egg whites into the batter, creating an ultra-fluffy texture that feels almost weightless. Ripe bananas mingle with a hint of warm cinnamon, velvety Greek yogurt, and a touch of both granulated and brown sugar for a perfectly balanced sweetness. The option to add crunchy chopped walnuts brings a delightful contrast to every soft, cloud-like bite. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection, this heavenly banana bread is the ultimate treat for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime indulgence. Serve it plain, with a smear of butter, or even lightly toasted for a comforting slice of magic. Perfect for banana bread lovers seeking an elevated twist, this loaf is sure to become your new go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 120 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 50 grams chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and both sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Separate the eggs. Add the yolks to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, along with the vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
In a separate, clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Set aside for now.
To the butter, sugar, and yolk mixture, add the mashed bananas and Greek yogurt. Stir until smooth.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined (avoid over-mixing).
Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three parts, being careful not to deflate them. This step gives the bread its light and airy texture.
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy your 'Light As a Feather' Banana Bread, either plain or with a pat of butter!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.7 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.1 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 639 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 2478 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 412.8 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.1 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2296 mg | 49% | |
*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.
