Description
Indulgent Oreo banana bread merges classic comfort with playful chocolate cookie chunks, creating a delightful twist on traditional quick bread. Sweet bananas and crushed Oreos combine in a rich, moist loaf you’ll crave from first bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 large egg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) melted butter
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by lightly coating the interior with cooking spray and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- Mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, creating a soft base for the bread.
- Incorporate melted butter, granulated sugar, a single egg, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, whisking until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a delicate pinch of salt to ensure smooth integration and prevent lumps.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using gentle stirring motions to maintain the batter’s light texture without overmixing.
- Roughly crush Oreo cookies into varied sized pieces, creating a mix of small crumbs and larger chunks for textural interest.
- Tenderly incorporate the Oreo pieces into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even top and optimal baking.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure consistent browning.
- Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully transfer the loaf to a wire cooling rack, allowing it to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Crush Oreos gently to maintain some chunky texture for better bite and visual appeal in the bread.
- Use overripe bananas with dark brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and moisture in the recipe.
- Consider reducing sugar if using very ripe bananas, as they naturally contribute significant sweetness to the bread.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free blend to maintain similar texture and consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg