Vanilla-Rum Banana Bread (Pain aux bananes à la vanille et au rhum)

Pain aux bananes à la vanille et au rhum, or Vanilla-Rum Banana Bread, is a delicious and moist quick bread that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This Malagasy-inspired recipe combines the flavors of ripe bananas, fragrant vanilla, and a hint of rum for a delightful treat.

Vanilla-Rum Banana Bread (Pain aux bananes à la vanille et au rhum)

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
  3. Stir in the melted butter.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, vanilla extract, and rum.
  6. Gradually mix in the flour until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
220 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
3g
Fat
8g

Supplies

9x5 inch loaf pan Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons Wire rack

Tools

Oven Mixing spoon Fork

Serving suggestions

Serve slices of the Pain aux bananes à la vanille et au rhum with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.

Tips & tricks

For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle some chopped nuts or chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking.

Cost

$5