Description
Transform overripe bananas into four distinct loaves ranging from rich chocolate swirls to spiced pumpkin delight, each offering a unique texture and flavor profile for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup peanut butter (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
- Mash bananas and mix with melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Fold in baking soda, salt, and flour until just combined.
- Divide batter and add specific mix-ins for each variation.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store wrapped at room temp for 3 days or freeze for 3 months. Ensure bananas are very ripe for best sweetness.