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Raspberry Almond Banana Bread

Raspberry Almond Banana Bread That Will Brighten Your Day

This Raspberry Almond Banana Bread combines ripe bananas, tart raspberries, and crunchy almonds for a delightful breakfast treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or coconut oil vegetable oil can substitute
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour works as alternative
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar reduce if bananas are very sweet
  • 1 tsp baking soda leavening agent
  • 1/2 tsp salt to enhance flavor
For the Berries & Nuts
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries don't thaw frozen berries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted; reserve some for topping

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then whisk in the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the raspberries and toasted almonds, reserving some almonds for topping.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with reserved almonds.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

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