Banana Bread with Trail Mix Crunch Recipe

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

This Banana Bread with Trail Mix Crunch recipe combines the classic flavors of banana bread with the added texture and nutrition of trail mix. It’s a delightful twist on a traditional banana bread recipe, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

The recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with your favorite nuts and dried fruits found in trail mix, making it a versatile option for any occasion.

Delicious Banana Bread with Trail Mix Crunch

This banana bread features ripe bananas blended into a moist batter, complemented by a crunchy trail mix topping. 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 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup trail mix (nuts, seeds, dried fruits, etc.)
1/4 cup additional trail mix for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with melted butter. Stir in the baking soda and salt, then mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour to the banana mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the 1 cup of trail mix.
Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining trail mix on top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.