Natasha’s Kitchen Banana Bread | The Perfect Recipe For A Delicious Banana Treat

Are you tired of seeing ingredients being wasted as your banana bread doesn’t turn out perfect? No worries because today we are letting you in on Natasha’s Kitchen banana bread recipe, which you can easily make with ingredients you have at home. 

Whether you are a beginner or experienced at baking, this recipe will impress your friends and family like never before. One bite of the fresh, soft banana bread from overripe bananas will make everyone want more! 

Stay with us as we guide you on how to become the best banana bread baker in town. We have included a detailed recipe for banana bread, tips on how to bake perfectly, nutritional information on our banana treat, and more. 

Ingredients Needed To Make Banana Bread

Here is a list of ingredients you will need to make that perfect loaf of banana bread. 

1. ¾ cup Sugar

2. 1 ½ cup Flour

3. ½ teaspoon Salt

4. 1 teaspoon Baking soda

5. 3 Ripe bananas

6. 2 Eggs

7. ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

8. 8 tablespoons Softened butter

9. ½ cup Raisins and 1 cup Walnuts (optional)

Kitchen Supplies Needed To Make Banana Bread

1. Mixing bowl

2. Measurement cups and spoons

3. Electric hand mixer/ hand whisk

4. Bread loaf pan  (9.25 long x 5.25 wide x 2.75 deep)

5. Cooling wire rack

6. Skillet

7. Fork

8. Sieve

How to Make Banana Bread

Follow these simple steps to bake the most delicious banana bread you have tasted. 

Step 1: Pour the melted butter and sugar into a mixing bowl and combine them until the texture is fluffy.

Step 2: Now add the eggs and mashed bananas to the mixture. 

Step 3: In a separate bowl, sieve all the dry ingredients, including baking soda, flour, and salt, and mix them. Then, pour the mixture into the banana batter you have already prepared. 

Step 4: Combine the wet and dry ingredients and add vanilla essence. 

Step 5: If you want to add raisins and walnuts, then do so and transfer the batter into a loaf pan. 

Step 6: Place your batter in the oven right away. 

How Can I Ripen Bananas Quickly? 

The two methods for ripening bananas are the quick-oven method and the 24-hour counter method:

1. Quick Oven Method: Place the bananas on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 250°F if you want to ripen your bananas fast. Remember that the baking time will depend on how ripe the bananas are in the first place. If the bananas are green, they will take longer to ripen in the oven than yellow bananas.

2. 24-Hour Counter Method: Put the bananas in a paper bag, cover them up, and keep them at room temperature for 24 hours. To speed up the ripening process, add an apple to the bag. 

Can I Make Banana Bread Without Walnuts and Raisins?

Yes, the banana bread recipe will work just fine without walnuts and raisins. 

Substitute Ingredients That Can Be Used To Make A Healthy Banana Bread

Here are the substitute ingredients you can use to make a healthy version of the banana bread: 

• Organic whole wheat flour is an excellent substitute for all-purpose flour.
• Decrease the amount of sugar to ½ cup if the bananas you use are very ripe.
• You can replace sugar with honey to turn it into honey banana bread.
• Use 1 tablespoon of flaxseed instead of 1 tablespoon of flour.

Can Frozen Bananas Be Used To Make Banana Bread?

Yes, you can use frozen bananas to make any recipe for banana bread. Just let the bananas thaw correctly before adding them to the batter.

How Can I Freeze Bananas?

Place whole unpeeled bananas in a freezer-safe bag let out all the excess air, and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also slice up the peeled bananas and store them in a freezer-safe bag.

6 Useful Tips for Making Perfect Banana Bread

Here are 6 useful tips to make sure that your banana bread turns out perfect:

Tip 1:Measure Each Ingredient Properly

Take the help of measuring spoons and cups when measuring each ingredient to bake perfectly. Otherwise, your bread may be too dry in texture if you add too much flour, or it may have a liquidy texture if the quantity of flour is too low.

Tip 2: Use Overripe Bananas

This recipe uses soft, sweet, overripe bananas to give it a rich, intense flavor. Wait till the bananas are yellow with brown spots on the skin before adding it to your bread batter. 

Tip 3: Avoid Overmixing The Batter

Refrain from overmixing the batter when combining the dry and wet ingredients, as the bread may be hard and dense. Mix well enough until all the ingredients are combined well, and ensure there are no lumps in the batter.

Tip 4: Sieve All the Dry Ingredients

Sieving all the dry ingredients, such as flour, baking soda, and salt, is essential to avoid any lumps in the batter.

Tip 5: Add Sour Cream

To ensure that your bread turns out moist and tender, add sour cream, adding a tangy flavor to your baked delight.

Tip 6: Add Different Types Of  Mix-Ins

You can add optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruits, or even a variety of nuts to add extra flavor to your bread.

FAQs

1. Why is it better to use overripe bananas for banana bread?

Overripe bananas are soft and easy to mash for the batter. Also, these bananas have a much sweeter taste, which will help make your bread even more delicious. 

2. How long will the banana bread be good for? 

Wrap up the banana with storage wrap and keep it at room temperature for it to last for five days. Or if you decide to keep it in the fridge, the bread will be edible for a week.

Recipe Snippet

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 

Cooking Time: 1hour 

Total Time: 1 hour  10 minutes 

Serves:10 people

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp salt

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp baking soda

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

8 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature

3  overripe bananas

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 cup walnuts ( optional)

½ cup raisins (optional)

How To Make Banana Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Grease and sprinkle flour on bread loaf pan.

3. If you add walnuts to your batter, continuously stir them on a skillet to roast lightly. Then, chop the nuts finely for the batter.

4. Cream together ¾ cup sugar and 8 tbsp of unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl.

5. Now use a fork to mash the overripe bananas until the texture is smooth, and pour them inside the batter with 2 large eggs. Mix all the ingredients well. 

7. Take another mixing bowl and sieve 1 tsp of baking soda, 1 1/2 cups of flour, and 1/2 tsp of salt. Whisk all the ingredients well, and add to the batter.

8. Add the dry ingredients mixture inside the bowl containing the batter and combine well.

9. Add 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract and the chopped walnuts and raisins. Give everything a good mix and pour the batter into the loaf pan, making sure there are no bubbles in the mixture.  

10. Bake the bread for 55-60 minutes at 350°F. Slowly insert a toothpick in the center to check if it comes out clean, ensuring your bread is done. 

11. Keep the bread in the loaf pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to the wire to cool down.

Nutrition Per Serving

350kcal calories

5g protein

45g carbs

18g fat