Description
Apple Banana Bread is a delightful baked treat that perfectly combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the tartness of fresh apples. This moist, flavorful loaf is easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. As it bakes, the intoxicating aroma fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to enjoy a warm slice right from the oven. Perfect for sharing or savoring at home, this quick bread will become a beloved staple in your baking collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (brown-spotted)
- 1 cup Granny Smith apples (chopped)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Chop the apples into small cubes.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas with melted butter. Add the egg and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients by folding gently—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg