Papaya Banana Bread

Papaya banana bread is a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, featuring the tropical sweetness of ripe papaya. This moist and flavorful loaf is perfect for breakfast or as a snack, offering a unique taste that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy it warm with a pat of butter or on its own for a delicious treat!
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ripe papaya (mashed)
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed papaya and bananas until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the fruit mixture, stirring until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
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