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Apple Banana Bread Recipe

This classic Apple Banana Bread recipe is back to its original glory! A moist and light loaf cake with a delicate hint of cinnamon, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat. Enjoy warm with custard and whipped cream, or cold with butter. This recipe ensures a perfectly baked bread every time – get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 343.9 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.4 (72 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Banana Bread

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0 units salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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How to Make Apple Banana Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time.
  3. Stir in 1 cup sour cream, 2 mashed ripe bananas, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups peeled and chopped apples and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on it after 50 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

105g

Fat

34g

Carbs

16g

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