Description
Get ready to indulge in a delightful treat with this Apple Pie Banana Bread, where sweet banana bread meets the comforting flavors of apple pie. This moist loaf is bursting with ripe bananas and juicy diced apples, creating a delicious fusion that’s perfect for any occasion—from cozy fall gatherings to everyday snacks. Topped with a luscious cinnamon vanilla glaze, this recipe not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also serves as a versatile option for breakfast or dessert. With easy preparation steps and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can enjoy the charm of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3–4 medium ripe bananas (or 2 large)
- 1 large diced apple
- For the glaze: powdered sugar, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 8×4 loaf pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and mashed bananas to the mixture; mix well.
- Combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl; gradually fold into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in diced apple until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans and smooth tops with a spatula.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, mix cinnamon, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cooled loaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg