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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

Lauren Klein, MS RDN

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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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cooling the Loaf 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Breakfast, Dessert, healthy dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Slices

Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Bread Pan Glass

Ingredients

  

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• 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

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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

Serving: 1 SliceCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 12g

Keyword Banana, Bread

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Banana Bread might seem like a fall treat but who says you can’t enjoy it all year ’round? I mean, for most areas bananas can be found during any season!

I say we normalize year-round banana bread!

Easy Banana Bread with Brown Sugar

Dark brown sugar is basically just light brown sugar with molasses added. The molasses makes for a deep and rich flavor you can’t achieve otherwise.

If you have never realized the difference between dark brown sugar and light brown sugar take a look the next time you’re purchasing sugar! You’ll clearly see the color difference when you hold the two next to each other. You can even get it at a fair price from Amazon!

If you do not have dark brown sugar, that’s okay. The loaf will still turn out wonderful! Light brown sugar will still suffice.

Ripe Bananas

Banana bread is made with ripe bananas but what does ripe really mean? At what stage of ripeness your bananas are will dramatically alter the outcome of your loaf.

A bright yellow banana is full of resistant starch but as they begin to further ripen they break down into simple carbs. That is why a darker banana is more sweet than one that is not as ripe.

For this banana bread recipe you want to find the right level of ripeness. Having ones that have more brown coloring than yellow is ideal.

If you don’t have any bananas ready to use try placing them in a paper bag and letting them sit for a day. Another way to quickly ripen bananas is by removing the peel, placing them on a baking sheet, then baking for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Need More Reasons to Make This?

• A fun surprise for your friends and family
• It can be froze and had at any time
• Use it for some crazy delicious french toast

What Pairs Well?

• There’s nothing better than a warm slice of banana bread with a hot cup of coffee
• Topped with butter, cream cheese, or peanut butter
• Have it with your breakfast of eggs, bacon, and fruit

Looking for more fall desserts?

Try my Soft Caramel-Stuffed Snickerdoodles, Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake, or Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows. All of these are perfect for the fall season!

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Easy Banana Bread with Brown Sugar

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 1 Loaf

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Stick Butter Unsalted and at room temperature
• 2 Eggs Room temperature
• 1.5 Cups Flour
• 1 Cup Mashed Bananas About 2 large ripe bananas
• 1 Cup Dark brown sugar Pressed
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

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Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray bread pan with non-stick spray then lay on parchment paper for simple loaf removal.
• In one bowl use a hand or stand mixer to cream butter for about 30 seconds. Add in eggs, mashed banana, and vanilla then mix again.
• In a separate bowl combine flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
• Slowly mix bowl of dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients. Once just combined pour into loaf pan.
• Bake in oven for about 55 minutes, depending on you elevation and oven. Insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean loaf is ready!
• Once done immediately remove loaf from pan and place on a cooling rack. Slice and enjoy!

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