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Honey Vanilla Banana Bread – A Hug in Loaf Form

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This Honey Vanilla Banana Bread is naturally sweet, moist, and full of warm, comforting flavor. Made with ripe bananas, golden honey, and fragrant vanilla, it’s an easy and wholesome loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting.

Ingredients

  • 3 overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional add-ins: chopped walnuts, chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
  3. Stir in melted butter, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a heartier loaf, replace half the flour with whole wheat.
  • Add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips give texture and variety.
  • Swap honey with maple syrup for a different depth of sweetness.
  • Top with sliced banana or a drizzle of honey before baking for extra appeal.

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