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🍌 Maui Banana Bread Recipe 🍌

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Maui Banana Bread is famous for its incredibly moist texture and intense banana flavor. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, this banana bread has a tropical twist that will transport you to the beautiful island of Maui!

📋 Ingredients:

  • 3-4 ripe bananas, mashed 🍌
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 cup sugar 🍬
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda 🌿
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 🌿
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted 🧈
  • 2 large eggs 🥚
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
  • 1/4 cup milk 🥛
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts 🌰

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Preheat your oven:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Batter:

  1. Mash the bananas:
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  1. Combine wet ingredients:
  • Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the mashed bananas. Mix until combined.
  1. Mix dry ingredients:
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  1. Combine wet and dry ingredients:
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  1. Optional:
  • Fold in chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts for a crunchy texture.

3. Bake the Banana Bread:

  1. Pour into the loaf pan:
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

4. Cool and Serve:

  1. Cool:
  • Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  1. Serve and enjoy:
  • Slice and serve this delicious Maui Banana Bread with butter or enjoy it as is!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 55-65 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8-10 slices
🔥 Calories: Approximately 250-300 kcal per slice

This Maui Banana Bread is ultra-moist and packed with banana flavor, making it a true island favorite. The addition of macadamia nuts gives it a special Hawaiian touch! 🍌🌺