Growing Chefs! Ontario Honey Banana Mini Loaves

Honey Banana Mini Loaves

Moist banana bread gently sweetened with honey and full of natural banana flavour. A simple, comforting loaf that’s perfect for snacks, breakfasts, or sharing.”
Difficulty
Beginner
Yield
12 mini loaves
Ingredients
3 cups all purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 tablespoon cinnamon2 teaspoons ginger2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt4 large very ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)4 large eggs1 cup honey or brown sugar1 cup yogurt1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons tablespoons vanilla extract1/4 cup turbinado sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Equipment
Mini loaf pansNonstick sprayBowls, various sizesWhiskSpatulaMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsSpoonCooling rackDish towel

Directions

Get Organized!

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Get Prepped!

Heat the oven to 350° F. Coat the mini loaf pans with nonstick spray.

Mash the bananas in a bowl until very smooth with a whisk. 

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, honey or brown sugar, yogurt, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.

Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Stir gently with a spatula just until everything is combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Scoop the batter into the prepared pans, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

Sprinkle a tiny pinch of turbinado sugar on top of each muffin if you would like a little sparkle and crunch.

Get Cooking!

Bake for 2025 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean.

Let the loaves cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.