Description
A playful twist on classic banana bread with soft, buttery crumb and colorful sugar-cookie style sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles (jimmies preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until combined, then stir in the vanilla.
- Fold the mashed bananas into the creamed mixture until evenly distributed.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until there are no flour streaks.
- Fold in the sprinkles gently, mixing minimally to avoid bleeding.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Best served warm with butter or cream cheese. Can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for 5 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American