Banana Bread Recipe, Easiest Way To Make It

This Soft & Moist Banana Bread is perfect for using up those overripe, mushy bananas and turning them into a delicious cinnamon spiced loaf with a tender crumb. The mashing of the bananas to a “fluffy” texture along with melt butter and milk makes this loaf very moist and last soft for days. It is an foolproof, one bowl recipe that lets the natural sweetness of the fruit to caramelise and brown during baking, creating an intense and complex flavour.

A Short History: The Great Depression Savior

Banana bread, in its most familiar form came about during the American Great Depression in the 1930s. At a time when any food, including blackened overripe bananas was too precious to waste. And the mass production of baking soda and powder provided households with “quick breads”, breads made without the need for yeast, quick breads became popular in American homes. By the 1960s adding in vanilla and cinnamon became traditional and turning a thrifty, home baked bread recipe into one of the worlds most loved home bakes.

Health Benefits to homemade banana bread

Potassium Packed – bananas are famously known for their potassium content that benefits the heart, regulates blood pressure and reduces muscle cramps.

Dietary Fiber – at 2.3g of fiber per slice, this loaf supports the digestive process and provides slow, sustained energy release.

Vitamins B6 & C – ripe bananas are a great source of Vitamin B6, supporting the development of brain structures, while providing the immune system boosting Vitamin C.

Sustained Energy Source – a mix of complex carbohydrate from the flour, and natural sugar from the bananas provide an effective fuel for a physical or mental endeavor.

Relaxing Magnesium – bananas are a good source of magnesium, which plays a significant role in muscle relaxation and a healthy nervous system.