Description
Creamy avocado banana bread blends surprising tropical flavors into a moist, nutrient-packed treat that elevates classic comfort baking. Rich green swirls and natural sweetness make this quick bread an irresistible companion for morning coffee or afternoon snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium ripe avocados (mashed)
- 2–3 overripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose)
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind, dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
Leavening and Optional Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
- Pulverize avocados in a food processor until completely smooth, then transfer to a large mixing bowl and incorporate sugar using a hand mixer.
- Blend bananas, eggs, milk, vinegar, and baking soda in the same food processor until creating a uniform liquid mixture.
- Gradually integrate the banana mixture into the avocado-sugar base, alternating with flour additions and mixing gently to maintain a light texture.
- Carefully fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, optionally garnishing the top with additional chocolate chips or nuts.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, monitoring until the surface turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Store the bread wrapped in plastic at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate and freeze for extended preservation.
Notes
- Prevent browning by adding a splash of lemon juice when mashing avocados to maintain their vibrant green color.
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using ripe bananas for natural sweetness and cutting sugar by half or replacing with honey or maple syrup.
- Enhance nutrition by incorporating additional mix-ins like chia seeds, flaxseeds, or chopped nuts for extra protein and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg