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Whether you're heading off to school on a big yellow bus or heading to work on the metro, Bus-Ride Banana Bread is a wonderful treat you can enjoy on the go! Each slice is tender, with creamy and tropical banana flavor subtly elevating the sweetness of the bread. Notes of smoky brown sugar and apple enhance the banana flavor and make Bus-Ride Banana Bread a real joy to eat for breakfast or as a snack!
Whether you're heading off to school on a big yellow bus or heading to work on the metro, Bus-Ride Banana Bread is a wonderful treat you can enjoy on the go! Each slice is tender, with creamy and tropical banana flavor subtly elevating the sweetness of the bread. Notes of smoky brown sugar and apple enhance the banana flavor and make Bus-Ride Banana Bread a real joy to eat for breakfast or as a snack!
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas.
- Add the applesauce, the sour cream, the eggs, and the vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and stir until it is well-combined.
- Add the granulated sugar and the brown sugar to the banana mixture and stir until it is combined.
- Add the flour, the baking soda, and the salt to the banana mixture and use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir until it is just combined into a batter. Be careful not to overmix.
- Evenly pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then gently tap it to release any air bubbles.
- Bake the banana bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes-1 hour.
- Transfer the loaf pan to a wire rack and let the banana bread cool, about 10-15 minutes.
- Invert the banana bread onto the wire rack and let it cool completely.
- Slice and serve.
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