Apple Banana Bread
A moist and tender banana bread studded with fresh apple chunks and warm cinnamon. Easy to make and adaptable for various diets.
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 2 very ripe bananas about 1 cup mashed
- 1 large apple peeled and finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg optional
Optional mix-ins & topping
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tbsp sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla; whisk until combined.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and fold gently until nearly combined. Fold in chopped apple and nuts, if using. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar if desired. Bake 55–65 minutes, tenting with foil if the top browns too quickly, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Swap half the butter for applesauce or yogurt to reduce fat and keep moisture.
- For a dairy-free loaf, use coconut oil and dairy-free yogurt.
- Freeze slices individually for quick breakfasts — toast or microwave to reheat.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 210mgSugar: 18g
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