Moist Banana Bread Recipes
When it comes to baking, we all want to do our best for our families.
We want to serve delicious and healthy items. Sometimes, we will try a
recipe that is not up to par. It could be because we didn’t follow the
directions exactly or we didn’t use the exact ingredient.Sometimes it is
just because we didn’t hear the kitchen timer go off and the item was
cooked 10 minutes too long. The end result can be dry food. There is
nothing worse that that. Luckily, banana bread recipes are moist
because of the sweet bananas added to the batter. Add in other
ingredients such as applesauce, yogurt and sour cream in different
variation of banana bread and you will enjoy rich variety of banana
bread year long. Just add such over-ripened bananas to your particular
recipe and moist banana bread will be the result.
Bananas are so healthy for your family, no matter what the age.
Bananas are rich in potassium, vitamins B6 and C and magnesium. In fact,
one medium banana gives 11% of the recommended daily requirement for
potassium. Potassium helps muscle to contract while exercising and have
been found to reduce cramping. Bananas are an important part of a
healthy diet. They help to lower blood pressure and are a good source of
fiber. Fiber has been shown to help reduce the risk of colon cancer.
They taste great and most children and adult can tolerate bananas. There
is a low incidence of banana food allergies.
Additionally, there are so many ways to enjoy banana bread. It is
great simply when served with a glass of cold milk. Toppings ranging
from cream cheese, butter or jam can also be spread on top of a slice of
banana bread for an indulgent treat.
Moist Banana Raisin Bread
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour
Servings: 12 INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup peanut butter 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 dash salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 5x9
inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, peanut
butter, egg, banana, and milk. In a separate bowl, mix the
flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir the flour
mixture into the butter mixture just until moistened. Fold in
the raisins and peanuts. Transfer to the prepared pan.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife
inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan
for 10 minutes before serving.
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