Banana Bread
A simple and delicious banana bread recipe that is perfect for using as a buffer before discussing your dating status.
This banana bread is warm, comforting, and just the right kind of sweet — like a hug from the oven. Born from overripe bananas and a need for something cozy, it’s now a staple in my Utrecht kitchen. Moist, flavorful, and easy to whip up with pantry basics, it’s a recipe I come back to again and again.
Add walnuts, swirl in chocolate, or keep it simple — it always delivers. It’s also surprisingly effective as a peace offering, housewarming gift, or, let’s be honest, the perfect buffer before discussing your dating status.
Whether you’re baking to impress or just want something nostalgic and nourishing, this loaf has you covered — byte by bite.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (300–350 g)
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g almond flour
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 packs of vanilla sugar (or 3 tbsp sugar)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 extra banana, halved lengthwise for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (top and bottom heat).
- Mash the bananas into a smooth purée.
- Add the eggs one by one and mix well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, suger, cinnamon and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Grease a 25 cm loaf pan and dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- If using, place the halved banana on top and gently press it into the batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden and a wooden skewer comes out clean.