Matcha Banana Bread Recipe
This delightful matcha banana bread combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the earthy flavor of matcha, creating a unique and nutritious treat. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this recipe is easy to follow and results in a moist, flavorful loaf that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2-3 Ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons Matcha powder
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¾ cup Sugar (brown or coconut)
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup Melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Your Loaf Pan: Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the Bananas: In a spacious mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe bananas until smooth. You’ll need about 1 cup of mashed bananas.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are fine.
- Transfer to Loaf Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Cool Down: Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure to use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- You can add chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.