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Apple Cinnamon Banana Bread

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This easy, moist homemade apple cinnamon banana bread combines ripe bananas, juicy apples, and warm cinnamon for a comforting twist on classic banana bread. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing at gatherings, this loaf is simple to make with pantry staples and is endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (plus 1/2 teaspoon for tossing apples)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and finely dice the apple. Toss diced apple with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth.
  4. Add granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the cinnamon-tossed apples and, if using, chopped nuts.
  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle extra cinnamon or sugar on top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and dice apples small. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. The loaf slices best when fully cooled. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute coconut oil for butter. For vegan, use flax eggs and coconut oil.

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