Banana Bread with Orange Zest Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Banana Bread with Orange Zest recipe adds a refreshing twist to the classic banana bread. The combination of ripe bananas and fragrant orange zest creates a delightful flavor that elevates this beloved treat.

The recipe is simple and perfect for using up overripe bananas. It’s great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and can be easily customized with nuts or chocolate chips.

Delicious Banana Bread Recipe with a Citrus Twist

This banana bread features moist, tender crumb infused with the bright flavor of orange zest. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields one loaf, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
Mix Butter and Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
Combine Ingredients: Mix in the baking soda and salt. Then add the sugar, beaten egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Stir until well combined.

Add Flour: Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated. If using, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.