Banana Bread Recipes

Banana Bread Recipes

Banana bread is so versatile. It can be enjoyed with the traditional recipe. So it can be re-invented into so many new varieties. Fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, cherries, blackberries and blueberries are swirled into the banana bread batter nowadays with delightful results. Non-traditional ingredients such as zucchini, peanut butter, pumpkin, orange juice, tofu, applesauce and sour cream are being added for new flavor combinations that have created new lovers of banana bread. The breads still come out moist, firm and delicious.

Banana bread can be made ahead of time and frozen. It can be refrigerated. Banana bread is still made in the traditional loaf pan, but it is also made into mini-loaves and muffins. These mini versions also shorten the cooking time which is a real time-saver for the hectic lives that we live. This allows busy families the portability of a great wholesome snack. It can easily be carried to work or school.

Banana bread is wonderful alone, but toppings are becoming more and more popular for the favorite bread. Whether is it a fruit jam, cream cheese, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit or gourmet spreads, banana bread can suit any person’s preference. It is adaptable. One topping suggestion is very simple and very tasty. This topping mix would work well on any variety of banana bread that you will make. Mix together 2 tablespoons of finely chopped nuts, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon along with a generous dash of nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture on the top of the banana bread batter before baking. Then press lightly with the back of a spoon. Bake the banana bread following the directions and you will have a lovely banana cake with a coffee-cake style topping. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the elegant taste of your homemade bread.

Banana Blueberry Bread

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup oatmeal, quick cooking
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup bananas, ripe, mashed
- 1 cup blueberries

A moist and mildly sweet bread that can be served as a snack, a coffee bread or a delicious dessert.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease loaf pan.
• In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt and stir in the oatmeal.
• Add eggs, oil and bananas. Stir until just combined.
• Pour 1/2 of prepared batter into pan and cover with the blueberries. Then cover blueberries with remaining batter.
• Bake 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into center of bread comes out clean. Cool in pan about 10-15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.
• Wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap and cool in refrigerator before serving.

Recipes for Banana Bread

Search the internet and type in banana bread. You will literally find thousands of recipes for banana bread, banana waffles, banana pancakes and banana muffins. This is not surprising. Bananas are a favorite among the fruits, but they are also good for you. Bananas help regulate heart function and blood pressure. They alleviate body stiffness by pushing acids out of joints. Bananas have also been successful in the treatment of mental issues. The potassium in bananas helps to alleviate anxiety, irritability and stress.

Contrary to belief, bananas can be stored several ways. The typical way is on the kitchen countertop , usually hanging from a banana tree stand. Bananas can also be kept in the refrigerator. This will cause the peel to discolor, but it will not cause them to go bad. They can also be stored in the freezer after you peel them. Just place them in a resealable bag and allow an hour or two to defrost.

No matter how you store bananas it is how you can bake bananas into lovely loaves of bread that is what is special. Whether you use the Bisquick recipe or a recipe from a leading women magazine, you will not be disappointed with the results. The typical form of banana bread is the standard size loaf. You can even bake several loaves and freeze them. Use them as needed; quick breads can be safely frozen and used for up to three months. An alternative to freezing whole loaves is to slice the loaves and freeze individual servings. The best way to do this is to wrap each piece in cellophane and then place into a bag specifically designed for the freezer. Kids (and parents) can quickly grab a slice for breakfast on the go or for a snack before or after dinner.