Ultimate Banana Orange Bread
A delightful twist on classic banana bread, this recipe combines ripe bananas with fresh orange juice and zest for a moist, flavorful loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and chopped walnuts in a medium bowl.
- Combine the mashed bananas, fresh orange juice, orange zest, sugar, melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For maximum flavor, use fresh ingredients. This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/banana-orange-bread/
