How To Make Banana Bread: Recipe With Nutrition Facts

All of us drool over bakery items and then, we love licking our fingers after eating packaged items. Don’t we?

However, these items are considered to be unhealthy as they are included more in the category of ‘junk’ than anything else.

But we have good news for you; if you love bakery items but step back every time just to stay consistent on a healthy diet. You must consider going for the classic banana bread!

I’m sure you might have heard about the banana bread is one of the most trending recipes across the world. This bread is easy to make and involves some lip-smacking yet nutritious ingredients.

Making banana bread is an easier affair, just like making pancakes.

Here is one simple procedure that will ensure you make one classic yet delicious banana bread:

Ingredients:

· 1.5 cups -200g- all-purpose flour

· 2 mashed bananas

· 180g- 1/ 1.5 cup- Greek yogurt

· 2 eggs

· 1/2 cup sugar + 1 tbsp oil

· 2 tsp cinnamon powder

· 1 tsp vanilla essence

· 1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda + 1/2 tsp salt

· 1 tsp baking powder

· 1 cup milk

· ½ cup maple syrup

Procedure:

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 175 degrees.

Step 2:

Mix all the ingredients- eggs, maple syrup, milk, mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, oil, and vanilla essence in a bowl. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 3:

Take another bowl and mix the other ingredients- flour, sugar, cinnamon powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix the above ingredients together and stir all these ingredients thoroughly.

Step 4:

Pour the batter into your greased loaf tray/pan and then sprinkle with cinnamon or any other topping as per your wish. You can add some dry fruits too.

Step 5:

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Test if the bread is baked right by inserting a toothpick into the center and comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out clean then take the bread out of the oven.

Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes. You may need to run a butter knife around the edges to loosen the bread from the pan. Carefully transfer the bread to another pan after it cools down.

Cut down in slices as you wish and serve it cold.

Your banana bread is ready! Wasn’t the recipe simple? Try and let us know if you liked it.

Some nutritious facts and benefits of banana bread:

The protein:

Banana bread is rich in protein content. Proteins help in repairing and producing new cells along with the recovery of muscle. Proteins also help in reducing your appetite and then make you full for longer periods of time.

Healthy fats:

Banana bread is considered to be a source of healthy fats as it has monounsaturated fats. This is because of the high content of nuts and oil.

Healthy heart:

Banana bread is rich in fiber and foods that are rich in fiber are considered good for a healthy heart. Food items that are rich in fiber are said to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Apart from these, bananas are considered to be great energy boosters. So if you need an instant boost of energy, then go for banana bread.