The juiciest banana bread in the world (really)
Banana bread – some people love it, others don't. It is so versatile, easy to prepare and is ideal as a snack to take with you (meal prep).
Surprisingly, a juicy banana bread recipe contains a particularly large amount of bananas ;-), which are among the most nutritious and healthy fruits. They are therefore a great source of energy, which is of particular interest to the “top athletes” among us. In addition to sugar and fiber, bananas also contain the two minerals magnesium and potassium as well as the four trace elements iron, zinc, calcium and phosphorus. They therefore support muscle and nerve functions, the electrolyte balance and help the body to generate energy. On paper, everything speaks in favor of treating yourself to banana bread on a regular basis.
Banana bread also has many benefits and can be eaten at any time of the day. It is a great way to use up ripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. Another benefit of banana bread is that it is very easy to make and does not require complicated ingredients. Most of the ingredients for banana bread are often already available at home. It is also a versatile pastry that can be eaten for breakfast, dessert or as a snack between meals.
The delicious bread can also be adapted to individual dietary needs. For example, it can be made with gluten-free flour for people who suffer from gluten intolerance. It can also be adapted for vegans and vegetarians by replacing eggs and butter with alternatives such as flaxseed and coconut oil.
Besides, banana bread can also be served in different ways. It can be eaten plain or spread with butter, peanut butter, honey or jam. It can also be sliced and topped with cream or whipped cream to create a delicious dessert. I even like to eat it with cheese.
By the way , banana bread has a long history and first became popular in the United States in the 1930s. During the Great Depression, it was a cheap and easy way to use up ripe bananas instead of throwing them away. In recent years, banana bread has become popular again, thanks to social media and the growing popularity of homemade, healthy and easy meals.
Preparation time: 20 min
Baking time: 35 min
Servings: 1 loaf
Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 overripe bananas
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon ginger (powder)
some grated lemon peel
30 g maple syrup
1 pinch of salt
40 g of fine oat flakes
60 g almonds, ground
100 g spelt flour
1/2 packet of baking powder
3-4 tablespoons walnuts and hazelnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons raisins
50 ml milk
80 g quark 20% or yoghurt 3.5%
Preparation:
Beat the two eggs until frothy, mash two bananas with a fork or a blender and mix with the lemon zest, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and maple syrup.
Mix a pinch of salt, oat flakes, ground almonds, wholemeal spelt flour, baking powder and mix in the chopped nuts. Optionally and of course according to taste, you can also add raisins.
Mix the milk with the yoghurt and mix alternately with the dry mixture from part 2 into the egg-banana mixture from part 1.
After the dough has been mixed for about 4-5 minutes with a mixer or food processor, it is placed in a bread pan greased with coconut oil. You can also use butter if you want. Press both parts of a banana cut in half lengthways onto the top.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (fan oven) and bake the bread for about 35-40 minutes. Be sure to do a spot test.
Allow the bread to cool and preferably wrap it in a tea towel.
Note: The bread will easily keep for 5-7 days.
