Bacon Banana Bread

Bacon banana bread is a unique twist on a classic comfort food. The addition of savory bacon and sweet banana make for an interesting combination of flavors that is both unexpected and delicious.

The crispy bits of bacon add a delightful crunch to the soft, moist bread, while the sweetness of the bananas helps balance out the saltiness of the bacon. This recipe is a great way to use up overripe bananas and satisfy your craving for something sweet and savory.

To make bacon banana bread, you will need a few simple ingredients such as flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, eggs, mashed bananas, and of course, crispy bacon. The bacon is cooked and crumbled, then mixed into the batter along with the other ingredients. The batter is poured into a greased cast iron skillet and baked in the oven until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. The end result is a flavorful and moist banana bread that is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Serve it warm with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey for an extra special treat.

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Bacon Banana Bread

Bacon banana bread is a unique twist on a classic comfort food. The addition of savory bacon and sweet banana make for an interesting combination of flavors that is both unexpected and delicious.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 people

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Ned Adams

Cost: $10

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Equipment

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  Cast Iron Loaf Pan

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose white flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ ½ teaspoon apple pie spice or cinnamon
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ cup canola oil or vegetable oil
• ▢ ¾ cup brown sugar packed
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ 2 bananas over ripe, mashed
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 6 maple bacon crumbled

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix dry ingredients together with a mixer.
• In a medium mixing bowl mix together wet ingredients.
• Add mixed wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until it becomes a batter.
• Add batter to Cast Iron Loaf Pan.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes. The sides will start to release from the pan.
• Let cool for 20 minutes and then add to cooling rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg

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