Banana bread is the most-searched recipe on the Internet, but where was it first made?
With the popularization of baking soda and baking powder in the 1930s, banana bread first became a standard feature of American cookbooks. It appeared in the cookbook Balanced Recipes of Pillsbury in 1933, and later gained more acceptance with the publication in 1950 of the original Chiquita Banana's Recipe Book.
Banana bread is really healthy for the heart and all the credit for this is taken from bananas. They are particularly rich in potassium, a mineral that influences blood pressure and normalizes the function of the heart. However, it is worth noting that if you fill it with refined sugar, all the health benefits of banana bread recipes go out of the window.
Pre-heat the oven to 325F. Grease and set aside a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl And set aside.
Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl And set aside.
Beat the oil and honey in a large bowl with a whisk. Add the eggs and beat thoroughly, then whisk in the mashed bananas, vanilla, and milk.
Finally, with a large spoon, stir in the flour mixture until mixed. Mix in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
Pour batter into greased pan, sprinkle with some more cinnamon, raw sugar, or banana slices.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow a few minutes to cool in the pan for 5-10 before shifting onto a wire cooling rack. Slice and enjoy!
Allow a few minutes to cool in the pan for 5-10 before shifting onto a wire cooling rack. Slice and enjoy!
This quick and easy recipe makes the delicious banana bread you'll ever find!
Ingredients
Directions
Pre-heat the oven to 325F. Grease and set aside a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl And set aside.
Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl And set aside.
Beat the oil and honey in a large bowl with a whisk. Add the eggs and beat thoroughly, then whisk in the mashed bananas, vanilla, and milk.
Finally, with a large spoon, stir in the flour mixture until mixed. Mix in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
Pour batter into greased pan, sprinkle with some more cinnamon, raw sugar, or banana slices.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow a few minutes to cool in the pan for 5-10 before shifting onto a wire cooling rack. Slice and enjoy!
Allow a few minutes to cool in the pan for 5-10 before shifting onto a wire cooling rack. Slice and enjoy!