Apricot Banana Bread Recipe

Moist and delicious Apricot Banana Bread! This recipe puts a delightful twist on classic banana bread, incorporating the sweet tang of dried apricots for an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this bread is easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Get ready to bake up a batch of sunshine!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 72 mins
Calories 2710.2 kcal
Protein 106g
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Ingredients for Apricot Banana Bread

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup bran cereal
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Apricot 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 butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with ¼ cup buttermilk.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the banana mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Stir in 1 cup chopped dried apricots, ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional), and ½ cup bran cereal.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

123 g

Sugar

877g

Fat

233g

Carbs

135g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apricot Banana Bread?

Apricot Banana Bread takes about 92 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 72 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apricot Banana Bread?

Apricot Banana Bread has approximately 2710.2 calories per serving, with about 106 g protein, 135 g carbohydrates and 177 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apricot Banana Bread?

The key ingredients for Apricot Banana Bread are Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Banana, Buttermilk, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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