Maui Banana Bread by Peg Bracken
Experience a taste of the tropics with Maui Banana Bread by Peg Bracken, a delightfully moist and flavorful quick bread that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking soda with rich melted butter, creamy milk, and a hint of vanilla for a perfectly balanced loaf. Optional chopped nuts add a satisfying crunch, while its simplicity makes it ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile banana bread can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for future cravings, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether you’re looking to elevate your baking game or savor a nostalgic favorite, this recipe is your ticket to tropical bliss. Keywords: Maui banana bread, moist banana bread recipe, Peg Bracken banana bread, easy tropical dessert, quick bread breakfast ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 3 large Ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 tablespoons Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, mix the melted butter, beaten eggs, mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the bread stays tender.
If you're adding nuts, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the 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 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.6 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.0 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 632 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 2610 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 590.7 g | 215% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 355.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.7 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2299 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.
