Description
This Cinnamon Peach Banana Bread is soft, moist, and loaded with ripe bananas, sweet peaches, and a touch of warm cinnamon. A delightful spin on traditional banana bread, it’s the perfect bake for late summer mornings, cozy brunches, or anytime you want a fruity, comforting loaf.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh or canned peaches (drained well if using canned)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, extra peach slices for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet just until combined.
- Fold in chopped peaches.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan. Top with a few peach slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Peaches should be chopped small to prevent soggy spots.
- Can substitute half of the flour with whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
- Tastes even better the next day once the flavors meld!
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
