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Pudding Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pudding Banana Bread recipe creates a moist, tender, and flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. The addition of instant vanilla pudding mix adds a subtle sweetness and cake-like texture, making it a delightful twist on classic banana bread. With ripe bananas, a mix of sugars, and optional walnuts or chocolate chips, this easy-to-make bread is sure to please any banana bread lover.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix (dry, not prepared)
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add pudding mix: Stir in the dry instant vanilla pudding mix until fully incorporated with the wet ingredients, ensuring there are no lumps.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon to evenly distribute all dry components.
  5. Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. If using, gently fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips now.
  6. Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. To prevent over-browning, loosely cover the top with foil during the last 15 minutes if needed.
  7. Cool before slicing: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Slice and serve once fully cooled.

Notes

  • The pudding mix adds moisture and lends a tender, cake-like crumb to the bread.
  • For a different flavor twist, try using banana or butterscotch pudding mixes instead of vanilla.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture.
  • Walnuts or chocolate chips are optional but add delightful texture and flavor.
  • Ensure bananas are ripe for maximum sweetness and flavor.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/pudding-banana-bread-recipe/