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Pistachio Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Pistachio Banana Bread You’ll Love

This Pistachio Banana Bread combines the sweetness of overripe bananas with crunchy pistachios, making it a must-try treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter or unsalted butter with a pinch of salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large Eggs for vegan substitute use flax eggs or applesauce
  • 3 large Overripe Bananas very ripe for maximum flavor
  • 1/2 cup Milk whole milk recommended
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can swap with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Chopped Pistachios can substitute with walnuts or pecans
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar optional
  • 2 tbsp Milk or Water to adjust glaze consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the mashed bananas and milk, stirring until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped pistachios evenly into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  8. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Mix powdered sugar with a splash of milk or water until smooth, then drizzle over cooled bread.
  10. Slice and enjoy your moist pistachio banana bread!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or pistachio ice cream.

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