Mini Banana Bread Loaves

Mini Banana Bread Loaves

Description

Delight your family and friends with these adorable and delicious Mini Banana Bread Loaves. Perfectly proportioned for grab-and-go snacking, lunchboxes, or a cozy morning coffee pairing, these little loaves pack all the comforting warmth and rich flavor of traditional banana bread into a bite-sized format. Made with overripe mashed bananas, warm spices, and baked to a golden-brown perfection in a silicone mold, they feature a tender, moist crumb on the inside with a wonderfully caramelized exterior.

Ingredients & Measurements

• Overripe Bananas: 3 medium-large bananas (thoroughly mashed)

• All-Purpose Flour: 1.5 cups

• Unsalted Butter: 1/3 cup (melted and cooled)

• Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup (adjust to taste depending on banana sweetness)

• Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup (packed, for a rich caramel depth)

• Egg: 1 large (room temperature)

• Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon

• Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon

• Ground Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon

• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your mini loaf silicone pan or baking tray to ensure easy removal.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth, then stir in the mashed overripe bananas.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture using a spatula just until incorporated—be careful not to overmix.

5. Fill the Mold: Spoon the batter evenly into each cavity of the mini loaf pan, filling them roughly three-quarters full.

6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a mini loaf comes out clean. Let them cool slightly before popping them out onto a serving plate.

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