Description
A delightful banana bread infused with the playful sweetness of sugar cookies, studded with colorful sprinkles for a joyful twist.
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas, about 1 1/2 cups mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles (jimmies preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
- In a large bowl, cream the granulated and brown sugars with the softened butter for about 2–3 minutes until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until combined. Stir in the vanilla.
- Fold the mashed bananas into the creamed mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum if needed. Can replace butter with neutral oil for a denser loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American