Banana Bread Revival
This humble loaf is a reminder that the best recipes are often born out of creativity and necessity. With just a few pantry staples and a little patience, you can turn forgotten fruit into a comforting treat that’s sweet, nostalgic, and nourishing for the soul.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt plain, full-fat
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and PreparePreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Wet IngredientsIn a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, yogurt, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and olive oil until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry IngredientsIn a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter. Don’t overmix—just combine until no flour streaks remain.
- Optional Add-InsFold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Make the StreuselIn a small bowl, stir together the walnut streusel ingredients until crumbly.
- Assemble and BakePour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly on top. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and EnjoyLet the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm with a pat of butter or enjoy plain with your morning coffee!
Notes
Estimated Nutritional Info (Per Slice)
- Calories: 235
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 5g