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Banana bread

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Banana bread is such a simple, yet wonderful dessert!

This recipe is so moist and delicious, it also has a yummy glaze that adds a touch of sweetness to it!

 

Glazed Banana Bread

I don’t know about you, but I ALWAYS have bananas that my kids don’t seem to eat fast enough, so we make A LOT of banana bread. This recipe is a GREAT way to use up those bananas! You and your kiddos will love this dessert!

We make banana bread ALL THE TIME in our home. It’s the perfect way to use up those over-ripe bananas, and it’s always such a yummy treat!

Whether you’re making it for yourself, as a potluck, or as a gift, this recipe is awesome! It’s super easy to make, and can be done while making very little mess. I like to pre-make several loaves, freeze them, then thaw them when I need them. They come out beautifully EVERY time!

 

Let’s bake!

 

What you’ll need:

  • Eggs
  • All-purpose flour
  • Sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Bananas
  • Almond milk
  • Lemon juice
  • Butter
  • Vanilla
  • Powdered sugar

Banana Bread

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Spray two bread pans with cooking oil spray, and set aside.

3. Remove peels from bananas, place them on a plate, and mash the bananas with a fork.

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4. In a glass measuring cup, add the lemon juice and almond milk. Let sit 5 minutes.

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5. In a large mixing bowl, using a whisk or fork, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

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6. Add bananas, almond milk, butter and vanilla.

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7. Using an electric hand mixer, beat ingredients on low, until combined.

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8. Add eggs.

9. Beat on low for 1-2 minutes.

10. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.

11. Place pans in preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.

12. Remove pans from the oven, let sit in pans for 15 minutes.

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13. Remove from pans and let sit on cooling rack for about an hour, or until fully cooled.

Glaze

1. Sift powdered sugar into a small bowl.

2. Add vanilla and almond milk.

3. Carefully mix with a small spoon, until smooth.

4. Spread half of the glaze on each loaf, and allow to sit until glaze sets(at least 1 hour).

5. Enjoy!

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Doesn’t she look tasty?! My kids and I hope you and your kiddos enjoy this banana bread recipe as much as we do!!

Notes about the recipe:

Regular milk works, if you don’t have almond milk or don’t want to use it.

Cane sugar works, instead of granulated, if you’d like to use that instead. That’s what my kids and I use.

Don’t mix the glaze until your banana bread is ready to be glazed(fully cooled). Making it before hand will result in it getting a crusty layer. You may need to add more milk to it, to get the desired consistency. I’ve even had to do less milk on occasion.

You DO NOT have to wait till the glaze dries to eat it. It’s just really nice if you’re banana bread is a potluck, or gift. The wrap won’t stick to the dried glaze as easily as a wet glaze.

To make this dairy free, replace the butter with ¼ cup + 2 TBSP oil.

Glazed Banana Bread

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Bread, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Electric Hand Mixer

Ingredients
  

Bread

  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 4 Ripe bananas
  • 3/4 cup Almond milk
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 tbsp Almond milk

Instructions
 

Banana Bread

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Spray two bread pans with cooking oil spray, and set aside.
  • Remove peels from bananas, place them on a plate, and mash the bananas with a fork.
  • In a glass measuring cup, add lemon juice and almond milk. Let sit 5 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using a whisk or fork, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add bananas, almond milk, butter and vanilla.
  • Using an electric hand mixer, beat ingredients on low, until combined.
  • Add eggs.
  • Beat on low for 1-2 minutes.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • Place pans in preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove pans from the oven, let sit in pans for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pans and let sit on cooling rack for about an hour, or until fully cooled.

Glaze

  • Sift powdered sugar into a small bowl.
  • Add vanilla and almond milk.
  • Carefully mix with a small spoon, until smooth.
  • Spread half of the glaze on each loaf, and allow to sit until glaze sets(at least 1 hour).
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Regular milk works, if you don't have almond milk or don't want to use it.
Cane sugar works, instead of granulated, if you'd like to use that instead. That's what my kids and I use.
Don't mix the glaze until your banana bread is ready to be glazed(fully cooled). Making it before hand will result in it getting a crusty layer. You may need to add more milk to it, to get the desired consistency. I've even had to do less milk on occasion.
You DO NOT have to wait till the glaze dries to eat it. It's just really nice if you're banana bread is a potluck, or gift. The wrap won't stick to the dried glaze as easily as a wet glaze.
Keyword Banana, Banana Bread