Description
This Avocado Banana Bread is a deliciously moist and tender quick bread that incorporates ripe avocados and overripe bananas, making it a healthier alternative to traditional banana bread. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 medium ripe avocados (mashed)
- 2–3 overripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk (any kind, dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose)
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a food processor or blender, mash the avocados until smooth. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the sugar. Mix with a hand mixer until well combined.
- In the same food processor or blender, add the peeled bananas, eggs, milk, vinegar, and baking soda. Blend until smooth.
- Pour half of the banana mixture into the avocado-sugar mixture. Add one cup of flour and mix until just combined. Add the remaining banana mixture and the second cup of flour, mixing until the flour is just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips or nuts gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle extra chocolate chips or nuts on top. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Wrap the cooled bread in plastic wrap and store it at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend its shelf life. The bread can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Ensure the avocados and bananas are ripe for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg