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Cinnamon Apple Banana Bread Recipe

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This cinnamon apple banana bread is a cozy fall baking recipe blending sweet ripe bananas, fresh diced apples, and warm cinnamon spice. It results in a moist, flavorful bread perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or dessert, bringing comforting seasonal flavors into every bite.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 medium ripe bananas or 4 small
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 1/3 cup salted butter, melted and cooled

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided (1 tsp for batter, 1/2 tsp for apples)

Fruits

  • 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and diced (about 2 small red or green apples)

Instructions

  1. Prep the pan: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly spray it with olive oil or nonstick spray. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth, forming the moist fruit base for your bread.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: Stir in the vanilla extract, whisked eggs, and melted cooled butter into the mashed bananas. Mix gently until just combined to keep the batter tender.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent a tough texture.
  6. Prepare the apples: Toss the peeled and diced apples with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Reserve a handful of these cinnamon-coated apples for topping the bread later.
  7. Fold in apples: Gently fold most of the cinnamon-coated apples into the batter, ensuring fruit is evenly distributed without deflating the mixture.
  8. Fill the pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and scatter the reserved cinnamon apple chunks evenly on top for an attractive finish and added texture.
  9. Bake: Place the pan in the 325°F oven and bake for 60 to 80 minutes. The bread is ready when the top is deeply golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool: Let the bread rest in the pan for 20 to 30 minutes (or longer if possible) before slicing and serving to allow it to set perfectly.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Peeling the apples is recommended for a softer texture inside the bread.
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb.
  • Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; if it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • The reserved cinnamon apple topping adds visual appeal and extra bursts of apple flavor.
  • This bread keeps well stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

Find it online: https://marthatasty.com/cinnamon-apple-banana-bread-recipe/