Here's a recipe for delicious and healthy Banana Bread using Mavuno Harvest Organic Dried Banana:

Banana Bread: Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup Mavuno Harvest Organic Dried Banana, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
  4. Add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped Mavuno Harvest Organic Dried Banana and chopped walnuts (if using).
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Note: This recipe is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. You can also add chocolate chips or other dried fruits to the batter for some extra flavor. Enjoy!