Guinaiyan Mama'Tinas ("The Love of Cooking"): banana bread

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil provides a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique taste.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

Seeds are a nut-free option that still adds crunch.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.

Add melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.

Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in chopped nuts and coconut flakes if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

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