
Are those bananas on your counter looking kind of sad? Don’t throw them away—they’re perfect for making this delectable "bread" (check out our sister site, oliveoil.com, to learn why it is called bread and not cake.) With just a few simple steps, those "ugly" bananas can transform into a moist and flavorful treat everyone will love!
At PJ Kabos, we’ve reimagined this classic American recipe and are happy to present to you banana bread made with high-phenolic olive oil. Not only does it add a healthier twist, but it also simplifies the process—no butter to melt, and the result is an irresistibly moist and flavorful loaf. Whether you’re baking for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, this recipe is sure to delight.
Have a look at the video and be inspired to make your own banana bread using the recipe directly below.
Video: Banana Bread made with Olive Oil (with Cream Cheese Topping)
Recipe: Banana Bread made with Olive Oil (with Cream Cheese Topping)
Ingredients:
3 large bananas, ripe, mashed
2 eggs
¾ cup (90 grams) loosely packed brown sugar
¾ cup PJ Kabos High-Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (this adds a rich, more olive-oil-forward taste to the bread)
1 cup (140 grams) all-purpose flour
1 cup (140 grams) whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
¼ teaspoon of cloves (optional)
salt, a pinch
For the cream cheese topping (1 loaf):
1 package (200 grams) cream cheese
¼ cup honey (or a little bit more)
garnish the cream cheese topping with chopped nuts, a sprinkling of cinnamon or a sprig of fresh mint (optional)
Equipment:
1 large loaf pan (or 2 small loaf pans)
Preparation
Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator to bring it to room temperature.
Wet ingredients
In a large bowl, mash up the 3 bananas either by hand or with using a mixer. Add the eggs and mix. Using your fingers, crumble the brown sugar, adding the crumbs to the bowl. Mix well. Add PJ Kabos High-Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and mix in. (Note: You may always add a tablespoon or so of yogurt or milk if you feel the batter is too thick or…as we do ¼ cup more oil!)
Dry ingredients
In a second bowl pour in the all-purpose flour. To that add the baking soda and baking powder and mix with the flour well. Add the whole wheat flour and mix all together well.
Putting it together
Using a large spoon slowly add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients, making sure to mix well with each addition. (Note: Avoid over mixing to ensure the banana bread stays tender.)
While resting the batter for 5 minutes, use a teaspoon of olive oil, and grease and lightly flour the loaf pan.
Bake for approximately 40 minutes in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F). Keep in mind that using two small loaf pans may require a shorter bake time (around 30-35 minutes), while a larger loaf pan might take longer (up to 55 minutes). Check for doneness with a toothpick. When it comes out clean, it is ready.
Cream cheese topping
Mix the cheese, add the honey and mix well. Gently cover the top of the fully cooled bread with the topping. Garnish with chopped nuts, a sprinkling of cinnamon or a sprig of fresh mint.
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Visit our sister site, OliveOil.com, to explore the post Classic American Banana Bread: History and Visual Recipe. Learn how economic history gave rise to banana bread, why it’s called “bread,” and follow a step-by-step visual guide to making our high-phenolic banana bread.
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