Apple Cinnamon Banana Bread

Apple Cinnamon Banana Bread – Delicious banana bread made with fresh apple and a cinnamon brown sugar crumb topping. Serve bread lightly toasted with a smear of butter for breakfast or as an afternoon snack with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

This recipe makes one 9″x5″ loaf.

Ingredients you need for this recipe:

• 2 very ripe bananas
• 1 apple
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves

Tools to have on hand:

• Loaf Pan (9″×5″)
• Mixing Bowl
• Large Mixing Spoon
• Measuring Spoons and Cups
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife

How to make Apple Cinnamon Banana Bread from scratch:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Peel and remove core of apple. Finely chop and set aside.

In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the remaining ingredients including the apple and mix to combine.

Pour banana bread mixture into a lightly buttered 9″ x 5″ bread dish.

Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool. Slice and serve.

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Can I make banana bread ahead of time?

Yes! Bake banana bread as directed and allow to cool completely. Store in a sealed storage bag or container on the counter for 3-5 days.

How to freeze banana bread:

If you want to bake banana bread ahead of time and freeze it for a longer storage life, wrap banana bread tightly in plastic wrap and place in an airtight freezer bag for up to 3 months. You can also slice the bread and wrap individual slices of bread with plastic wrap if you don’t want to thaw the whole loaf and instead want to eat a slice at a time.

To thaw banana bread:

Pull banana bread out of the freezer and let come to room temperature. Slice and serve. Eat within 24 hours.