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Lemon Poppy Seed Banana Bread

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This easy, moist lemon poppy seed banana bread combines the classic comfort of banana bread with a bright citrus twist and a gentle crunch from poppy seeds. It’s perfect for brunch, snacks, or gifting, and is forgiving enough for bakers of all levels.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cups or 320g)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) neutral oil (like canola or sunflower)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional glaze:
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (to desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add oil, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra poppy seeds on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. For the optional glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice to desired consistency and drizzle over cooled bread. Let set before slicing.
  10. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and fresh lemon zest. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. The loaf can be made gluten-free with a 1:1 flour blend or vegan with flax eggs. Let the bread cool before slicing for clean cuts. The lemon flavor deepens after a day, and the bread freezes well for up to 2 months.

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