Banana Bread

Banana Bread

Who doesn’t love banana nut bread? I’m no different. I’ve always tried different versions and end up not so happy. Last I tried had too much baking powder and baking soda. Always a question of what your taste buds prefer. I think I’ve baked enough banana bread to try out my own bread!
Moreover, my sis is visiting me and I thought it would be a delight to treat her to home made banana nut bread!

Caution- This is my own recipe. It is whole wheat, sort of moist (because of more bananas), low in fat. Do try my version and modify accordingly. Use really ripe bananas-the riper, the sweeter.

Ingredients:

Ripe bananas- 4, mashed
Whole wheat flour-2 cups
Olive oil- 1/2 cup
Brown sugar- ½ cup
Baking powder-1/4 tsp
Baking soda-1/4 tsp
Walnuts-½ cup
Water- 2 tbsp, if needed

1. Sift the flour. Mix the dry ingredients- flour, baking powder and soda.
2. Now add the oil and mashed bananas. Mix gently. Don’t over mix.
3. Add the brown sugar, walnuts. Mix well until the batter looks even. If the batter looks thick, add a tbsp of water.
4. Bake at 375 for 20min. This is a tentative time. Check every 20min or so until browned on top. Or insert a toothpick in the center of the bread and it should come out dry.

Variations- Try addling blueberries or chocolate chips along with the banana. I don’t even need to describe what it would taste like! You can use other nuts like almonds, pistachios instead of walnuts.

Banana bread served with sliced plums