Easy Brown Sugar Banana Bread
The ultimate comfort food, this Easy Brown Sugar Banana Bread is moist, sweet, and packed with the irresistible flavor of ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast or a warm afternoon treat, this simple recipe will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. Make it tonight, and enjoy the warmth of home-baked goodness!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large bananas)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup organic brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup organic brown sugar (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, sea salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a larger bowl, mix mashed ripe bananas, unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle brown sugar on top if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift out the bread and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Variations: Add nuts or chocolate chips for a twist.