Honey Vanilla Banana Bread

Honey Vanilla Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful twist on classic banana bread, sweetened naturally with honey and infused with rich vanilla. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this loaf is easy to make and sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy it plain, with a pat of butter, or a drizzle of extra honey!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and honey until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
4. Stir in the mashed bananas and Greek yogurt (or sour cream) until fully incorporated.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Enjoy your moist and flavorful Honey Vanilla Banana Bread!