Banana Bread Recipe: Based on NeemTime research
Ingredients:
For the Banana Bread:
1 cup all-purpose flour – 455 calories
1/2 teaspoon baking soda – negligible calories
1/4 teaspoon salt – negligible calories
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon – negligible calories
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened – 400 calories
1/2 cup granulated sugar – 400 calories
1 large egg – 70 calories
1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 12 calories
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup) – 200 calories
2 tablespoons whole milk – 20 calories
Total Calories: 1,557 calories
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Pan: Grease and flour a small loaf pan (about 8×4 inches).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. (Approx. 455 calories from flour)
3. Cream Butter and Sugar
Cream Butter: In a separate large bowl, beat 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter until creamy.
Add Sugar: Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar to the butter and beat until light and fluffy. (Approx. 400 calories from butter and 400 calories from sugar. Total: 800 calories)
4. Add Egg and Vanilla
Add Egg: Beat in 1 large egg until well combined. (Approx. 70 calories)
Add Vanilla: Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. (Approx. 12 calories)
5. Add Bananas and Milk
Mash Bananas: In a small bowl, mash 2 medium ripe bananas until smooth. (Approx. 200 calories)
Combine: Add the mashed bananas and 2 tablespoons of milk to the butter mixture, stirring until fully combined. (Approx. 20 calories for milk)
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix. (Total combined calories: 1,557 calories)
7. Bake the Banana Bread
Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Approx. 1,557 calories)
8. Cool the Bread
Cool Bread: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve
Slice and Serve: Slice the banana bread into 4 equal portions and serve.
Total Estimated Calories per Serving:
Per Slice: About 389 calories
This banana bread recipe yields a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for a small gathering or family snack. Enjoy baking and indulging in this homemade treat!