Maui Banana Bread by Peg Bracken

Experience a taste of the tropics with Maui Banana Bread by Peg Bracken, a delightfully moist and flavorful quick bread that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking soda with rich melted butter, creamy milk, and a hint of vanilla for a perfectly balanced loaf. Optional chopped nuts add a satisfying crunch, while its simplicity makes it ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile banana bread can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for future cravings, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether you’re looking to elevate your baking game or savor a nostalgic favorite, this recipe is your ticket to tropical bliss. Keywords: Maui banana bread, moist banana bread recipe, Peg Bracken banana bread, easy tropical dessert, quick bread breakfast ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 Eggs, beaten
• 3 large Ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 tablespoons Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the melted butter, beaten eggs, mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the bread stays tender.

Step 5

If you're adding nuts, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1264.7 grams (1264.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3806

Total Fat 142.60g	183%
Saturated Fat 68.00g	340%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 632mg	211%
Sodium 2610mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 590.70g	215%
Dietary Fiber 22.40g	80%
Total Sugars 355.20g
Protein 53.70g	107%

Vitamin D 94IU	468%
Calcium 223mg	17%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 2299mg	49%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.2%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 61.2%