Savor the rich flavors of homemade banana bread without baking soda! This foolproof recipe delivers a soft, moist texture and delightful banana essence without the extra ingredient.
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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe
How could you not love banana bread!? Just because this recipe omits baking soda, the delicious banana flavor is still there!
Need more? This banana bread loaf is the perfect comforting snack for the colder months. When you make it your entire home will smell amazing. The aromas this loaf creates should be made into a candle- seriously!
Ingredients for Banana Bread without Baking Soda
Of course there are more than three ingredients to make banana bread without baking soda, but these three are probably the oes that could use some additional context.
Bananas– Of course you need some bananas for banana bread. I recommend using two bananas that have a good amount of spots on them. Check out the bananas in the ingredient photo to see what level of ripeness i’m talking about!
Bread Flour– In order to get your banana bread to rise without adding in baking soda you need to use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
Baking Powder– Without baking soda, this helps the bread rise!
In addition you will need: butter, eggs, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. There are all pretty standard for banana bread but, you don’t need the baking soda!
How to Make Banana Bread Without Baking Soda
The moment you decide you want to make a loaf of banana bread pull your butter and eggs out of the fridge! Being ready to bake and the ingredients are still cold is the worst!
Making a banana bread without baking soda is just like making a regular loaf. You start by creaming your butter and sugars, then adding in eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed banana.
In a separate bowl mix together the dry ingredients: bread flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
Next up, slowly add the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients. Carefully mix until just combined.
Add everything to a nonstick bread pan and bake at 350 for about 40-45 minutes.
Expert Tips and Tricks
The level of ripeness of your bananas matter! A green banana is not ripe enough for banana bread. As time goes on and it ripes, it will become sweeter. Opt for bananas with many brown spots. Check out the bananas in my image above showing the level of ripeness for the bananas I used!
Allowing your butter to come to room temperature is essential. If it is too cold it will not cream with the sugars. Basically, the wait to allow your butter to come to room temperature is worth it.
Cutting into a warm banana bread without baking soda loaf is a surefire way to make a mess. Try your best to allow the loaf to cool before cutting into it.
If there’s only one or two of you attempting to take down the entire loaf, try changing up the way you consume it! Try it warm with butter one day, in a yogurt bowl the next, or with peanut butter for the next slice.
Potential Mix-In’s
This is a plain banana bread loaf. You can enjoy it this way or make it your own by addin in some fun additions!
Try using:
- Chopped walnuts
- Cinnamon Chips
- Chocolate chips
- Fruit pieces
- Caramel bits
If there are any other additions you like to add to your loaf, let me know in the comments below. I’d love to taste it!
A Word From A Registered Dietitian
To some banana bread is considered a ‘healthier’ dessert while to others it’s a ‘hidden’ sugar bomb. Everyone can have their own opinions but hear me out on my stance.
To me, banana bread is a delicious loaf! I can have it with some butter for a wholesome snack/treat, I can pair it with some yogurt to make it a bit more satiating, or I can just snag a slice because I love it!
Banana bread has about two bananas. This provides some fiber and micronutrients. It also has flour. Surprisingly, flour is a great source of folic acid, has some protein, and is energy to keep you going! So, no matter what you think banana bread can serve a purpose.
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Classic Banana Bread Without Baking Soda Recipe
Banana Bread without Baking Soda
Equipment
- 1 Bread Pan Glass
Ingredients
- 1 Stick Butter Unsalted
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar Light; Packed
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Ripe Banana's ~200 grams
- 1.5 Cups Bread Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Grab out your butter and eggs and allow to come to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl cream together the room temperature butter, brown sugar, and sugar with an electric mixer. Next, add in eggs and vanilla extract. Continue to mix.
- Add in mashed banana and carefully combine.
- In a separate bowl combine: bread flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly, mix the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients. Mix until evenly combined.
- Use nonstick spray on your bread pan. Add mixture to pan and distribute evenly.
- Baking in oven for 40-45 minutes. Once a toothpick can be inserted and removed cleanly, the loaf is done.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Once, cooled, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Cover the loaf and store on the countertop or in the refridgerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
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