OG Favorite Banana Bread

Who Else Has Been Stockpiling Their Back-to-School Snacks? Time to Make Banana Bread!

We all know how it is in our household – bananas either get eaten up quickly, or they sit in the fruit bowl until they are past their prime. However, there's no need to throw them away – instead, make some delicious banana bread! This easy recipe is perfect for using up overripe bananas and makes for a great breakfast, snack or dessert. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful treat.

The Ingredients:

Here are the ingredients you will need for this amazing banana bread recipe:

- 125g butter, softened

- 3/4 cup brown sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2 eggs

- 3 medium-sized mashed bananas

- 1 ¾ cups plain flour

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (also known as baking soda)

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1/3 cup golden syrup

The Method:

Preheat your oven to 160°C. In a large bowl, mix all the wet ingredients together. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix well. Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased loaf tin lined with baking paper or a slice tray if you're in a hurry for it to cook. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool the bread in the tin for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve it with extra butter.

Great for Freezing:

This banana bread recipe is great to freeze but let's face it, you better make 2 because we all know it'll be demolished quick smart! You can freeze the bread slices individually for lasting freshness. Additionally, you can always toast it up in the mornings or for a snack.

Versatility:

The best part of this recipe is that it’s versatile. You can add your favorite nuts or chocolate chips to it. Consider a fun twist by adding walnuts, pecans or even hazelnuts. The recipe is also perfect for those with dietary restrictions or preferences using substitutions like vegan butter and flax seeds as an egg substitute.