Nthochi Banana Bread
Discover the irresistible charm of Nthochi Banana Bread, a delightful Malawian-inspired twist on classic banana bread that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with ripe bananas, creamy butter, and a hint of vanilla, this quick and easy recipe yields a moist and flavorful loaf with just the right balance of sweetness. A touch of optional cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic depth, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and an hour in the oven, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve warm slices plain or spread with a pat of butter to enhance its rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether you’re new to baking or a seasoned pro, Nthochi Banana Bread will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Peel the bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or whisk.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold the mashed bananas into the batter until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
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. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve your Nthochi Banana Bread as is or with a spread of butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.6 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 2666 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 422.0 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1786 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.
