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.
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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Add the baking soda and salt, and mix well.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 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