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Honey Banana Apple Loaf

Honey Banana Apple Loaf
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The Honey Banana Apple Loaf is a moist, flavorful snack combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, crisp apples, and honey. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this wholesome loaf features a tender crumb and balanced fruity sweetness with warm cinnamon undertones. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it offers versatility for dietary preferences and is sure to delight both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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Fruits

  • 3 ripe bananas (with brown spots), peeled and mashed
  • 1 cup fresh apples, cored and finely diced (no peel, choose Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture. Core and finely dice the apples without peeling to retain nutrients and texture.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, vegetable oil (or butter), and vanilla extract until fully combined and slightly frothy to create a light texture.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
  4. Blend Everything Together: Gently fold the mashed bananas and diced apples into the wet ingredients, then gradually add the dry mixture. Stir just until combined to avoid a dense loaf.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan (lining with parchment paper recommended). Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not peel apples; just core and dice to retain nutrients and texture.
  • Stir the batter until just combined to maintain a tender crumb; avoid overmixing.
  • If honey is too thick, gently warm it for easier mixing.
  • Line the loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner edges.

Nutrition

Keywords: banana loaf, apple loaf, honey banana bread, healthy snack, gluten-free banana bread, moist loaf, cinnamon banana apple loaf

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