Since every blog it seems must have a granola recipe, it also appears to need a banana bread recipe. I love banana bread and often keep my brown bananas frozen in a plastic bag in the freezer to have on hand for baking. Usually I forget about them, but I was on the ball when I made this recipe. This isn’t a cake-y banana bread. It is hearty and good and dense, all on its own. Filled with my crack granola and toasted banana chips, this bread really kicks it up a notch! Toasting this bread elevates it to a whole new level! The aroma of bananas perfumes the kitchen and with a little big slather of butter, you have just made a special kind of toast.
PrintBanana Bread with Granola
- Yield: Makes 1 8 x 4 loaf and 17 x 4 loaf 1x
Description
A dense banana bread perfect for toasting and with a delicious addition of granola mixed into the batter.
Ingredients
- 1 c brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 c coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1/2 c Greek yogurt
- 1 t vanilla
- 1 c mashed bananas ( A little more, a little less, doesn’t hurt anything)
- 1/2 c chopped walnuts
- 1 t baking powder
- 1 t baking soda
- 2 c flour
- 1 c of your favorite granola (or use mine, link above, which you should make at least once)
- 1/2 c banana chips (sold with the dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Grease your pans.
- Mix together sugar, eggs and oil. Add yogurt and vanilla. Add bananas and walnuts. Combine flour with baking powder and baking soda. (This distributes the leavening agents better.) Stir into banana mixture. Last, but not least, stir in the granola and banana chips.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool on a rack. Slice and toast-or just eat. But make sure to enjoy!
- Category: Baking, Bread, Cake
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen bananas for this banana bread recipe?
Yes, frozen bananas work great for this recipe; just make sure to thaw them before mashing.
What type of granola should I use in this banana bread?
You can use your favorite granola, but for best results, choose a granola that complements the flavor of the bananas.
How do I achieve the best toasting results for this banana bread?
Slice the bread thickly and toast it until golden brown; a generous spread of butter will enhance the flavor.
