Honey Vanilla Banana Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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3 medium or 2 large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup honey
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2 eggs
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1/4 cup milk
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or paste
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Toppings
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Crushed nuts
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Chocolate chips
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Peanut butter glaze or frosting
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and honey. Then whisk in the eggs, mashed banana, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Add any desired toppings. If using sliced banana as a topping, slice it lengthwise and place it on top of the batter, cut-side up.
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Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the banana bread cool in the loaf pan for 15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely for at least 30 minutes before slicing.