Apple Banana Bread Recipe
Try this delightful Apple Banana Bread recipe for a tasty twist on a classic favorite. Combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the crisp, tart flavor of apples, this bread is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any time of day. Ideal for breakfast or a snack, it’s a comforting, wholesome treat that’s sure to please.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 spatula
- 1 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Parchment paper (optional, for lining the pan)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas about 3 large bananas
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apples about 1 medium apple, preferably a firm variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Prepare Apples and Bananas: Peel and finely dice the apple. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined. Stir in the melted butter (or oil) and vanilla extract.
- Combine Banana Mixture: Add the mashed bananas to the sugar and egg mixture. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in the diced apples and optional nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
If you don't have ripe bananas, you can microwave them for 30 seconds to speed up the ripening process.