Banana are more healthy when their yellow pills have turned brown and the bananas inside is squishy and browning, using it to make banana bread is the healthiest idea as it help to stabilise blood sugar levels in the body
a pinch of saltif you use salted butter,then you don't need a pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C
Prepare the loaf pan by rubbing butter
Into a mixing bowl, pour the sugar and melted butter and mix
Into the mixed ingredient, add the beaten eggs and mix
Using a fork, mash the bananas until completely smooth
Stir the mashed bananas into the mixed ingredients and mix
Into the mixed ingredients, pour the flour, baking soda and add the salt (if needed)
Add the vanilla extract and mix all ingredients together
pour the mixed ingredients in the prepared baking pan
Notes
yummy banana bread
Instead of throwing out those overripe bananas while not put them to good use by using them to make healthy yummy treat "banana bread’’Banana are more healthy when their yellow pills have turned brown and the bananas inside is squishy and browning The good thing about this recipe is it takes less time and preparation,clean up is also easy as you do not need a mixer, you can mix everything in a bowl therefore, quick washMaterials
Mixing bowl
A fork to whisk the eggs
A spoon to mix batter
8×4 inch loaf pan (Note larger pan size produce flatter loaf)
Spice up the banana bread
Before baking, you can toss a cup of raisins, chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the batter, making it into "chocolate chips banana bread", raisins banana bread, or nuts banana bread.You can even make it into chocolate banana bread by adding chocolate to the batterYou necessarily don't have to use the baking pan. You can also use muffin tins thereby, making it "chocolate chips muffin bread''
How to make banana bread moist?
The secret of this banana bread recipe is the melted butter, the egg, and caster sugar ( caster sugar add more moist than white sugar) plus overripe banana have lots of moisture on their own, so ensure you use overripe banana for a tastier moist result
Ready to bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 35 to 45 min to 180°C or until a stick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
How long will it take to bake banana bread ?
This banana bread recipe should be perfectly baked, after about 45 to 55 minutes in the oven at 350 degree, you will know it done if you insert a tooth pick at the centre of the bread and the toothpick comes out clean
Ready to serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool. Let the bread sit in the pan for about 10 minutes before you turn it out. Else, it might not stay in one piece
Using a bread knife, slice to serve as a bread knife helps create a smooth cut. I learnt this yummy recipe from a colleague Ms Dawn. She bakes yummy treats.These recipes are from centuries but still taste appetising. Try it out
Health benefits of banana breadThere are numerous healthy benefits of banana in bread,below are a few
Banana bread contain high level of protein and protein is an essential nutrient for growth, repair and recovery of the muscles
Its contains healthy fats such as nuts and olive oil thus lowering the level of cholesterol in the body
It help to stabilise blood sugar level thus help prevent children from being hyper
Banana contains high fibres which helps to keep the heart healthy, the consumption of fibre rich food such as banana helps lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease thus banana bread makes the heart heartier
Banana bread offers vitamin and mineral to the body which helps promote easy digestion.
Its metabolise carbohydrate and fat in the bread thus turning them into energy which help to boost energy level that children needs to perform daily activities
banana bread contains vitamin c which support the brain health by producing serotonin, an hormone that affects sleep cycle and moods
the banana in the bread produces manganese which protects the skin and other cells against free radical damages
How to store banana bread
Place a paper towel at the bottom of an airtight container.
Using a plastic wrap, wrap the banana bread
Place the firmly wrapped banana bread into the airtight container.
Seal the container firmly and keep at room temperature
Note; If you are storing the bread for more than three days, it is best to keep it in the freezer
How long will banana bread last ?
Banana bread will last for about four days at room temperature and 2 to 4 months if frozen. I wonder why you will want to freeze bread for 2 to 4 month when you can easily bake fresh ones.
Can you freeze banana bread ?
Absolutely, you can freeze banana bread. Ensure the bread is totally cool before you wrap it in a storage wrap and an aluminium foil. After proper wrapping, then freeze