This Banana Lemon Loaf is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe. The addition of fresh lemon juice and zest brightens the flavor, making it a refreshing treat for any time of day.
The recipe is simple and perfect for using overripe bananas. Enjoy this moist loaf as a snack or dessert, and feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
Easy Banana Lemon Loaf Recipe
This Banana Lemon Loaf features ripe bananas combined with zesty lemon for a unique flavor profile. The loaf is moist and tender, taking about 60 minutes from start to finish, and serves 8 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
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. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour to the banana mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
