This Banana Tahini Bread recipe combines the classic flavors of banana bread with the nutty richness of tahini. It’s a delightful twist on the traditional banana bread recipe, offering a moist and flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.
The recipe is simple to follow and uses ripe bananas and tahini to create a unique taste. You can enjoy it plain or with your favorite spreads.
Delicious Banana Tahini Bread Recipe
This banana tahini bread features ripe bananas blended with tahini, flour, and eggs, resulting in a moist loaf with a subtle nutty flavor. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
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 large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, tahini, sugar or honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, flour, and cinnamon (if using).
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- 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: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
