Virgin Islands Banana Bread (Pain à la Banane des Îles Vierges)

Indulge in the tropical flavors of the British Virgin Islands with this delicious Pain à la Banane des Îles Vierges, also known as Virgin Islands Banana Bread. This moist and flavorful banana bread is a popular treat in the Caribbean and is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.

Virgin Islands Banana Bread (Pain à la Banane des Îles Vierges)

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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter.
  4. Add the baking soda and salt, and mix well.
  5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the flour and mix 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. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice and serve. Enjoy your Pain à la Banane des Îles Vierges!

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
Saturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
Sodium
200mg
Fiber
2g
Sugar
18g

Supplies

9x5 inch loaf pan Mixing bowl Wire rack

Tools

Oven Mixing spoon Fork Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve slices of banana bread with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a handful of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.

Cost

$5