Description
Rich banana pudding banana bread marries classic Southern comfort with a creamy twist. Moist layers of sweet banana goodness combine traditional bread with silky pudding, creating a dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Dairy and Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vanilla pudding mix
Leavening and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until they reach a smooth, creamy consistency with minimal lumps.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender texture.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, creating a smooth base.
- Fold in the vanilla pudding mix, which will enhance moisture and add a rich, creamy undertone to the bread.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- Incorporate milk and vanilla extract, stirring until the batter achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, enjoying the rich banana and pudding-infused flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap pudding mix with homemade vanilla custard for a more authentic, less processed flavor profile.
- Prevent banana browning by selecting perfectly ripe bananas with deep yellow skin and minimal brown spots.
- Experiment with alternative flour options like gluten-free blends or whole wheat for different nutritional benefits and textures.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra crunch and flavor complexity without compromising the bread’s moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg