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Vanilla Pudding Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 loaves (9x5 inch each)

Description

This Vanilla Pudding Banana Bread recipe offers a moist and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. The addition of vanilla pudding enriches the batter, creating a tender crumb and enhanced vanilla flavor that pairs perfectly with overripe bananas. It’s an easy-to-make, comforting loaf ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 overripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the bread evenly.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a medium bowl, mash the overripe bananas thoroughly with a spoon or fork until smooth but slightly chunky for texture.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the softened butter, vanilla pudding, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs to the mashed bananas. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening agent and salt evenly.
  5. Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread dense.
  6. Prepare Pans: Grease two 9×5 inch loaf pans to prevent sticking, then pour the batter evenly into the pans.
  7. Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely in the pans. Once cooled, remove the loaves from the pans, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the bread tender.
  • You can substitute vanilla pudding with homemade pudding or instant pudding mix prepared according to package instructions.
  • The bread can be stored wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Optional add-ins include chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasrecipe.com/vanilla-pudding-banana-bread-recipe/