Banana Bread with Applesauce

Grandma Muriel always used to make this delicious banana bread whenever she knew we were visiting at the weekend. Light and delicious, we would sit around the fire with a larger than necessary slice and a cup of proper tea made in a warmed pot. Memories come flooding back every time i make this easy but delicious banana bread for the family.

Granny always said this banana bread was easy to make and she was right, easy to prepare, easy to bake and way to easy to eat.

Ingredients

4 ripe bananas
1 cup of sugar
¾ cup of applesauce
2 eggs
2 cups of bread flour
½ teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of vanilla

How To Make Our Applesauce Banana Bread

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9” x 5” loaf pan.
In a large bowl, slice the bananas and use an electric mixer or a potato masher to mash.
Add the sugar and blend.
Let mixture stand for 15 minutes.
Add applesauce and eggs and mix well.
Blend in the remaining ingredients.
Pour into the greased loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let stand again for 10 to 15 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and leave the banana bread to cool completely.

This applesauce banana bread is ideal for packed lunches and picnics afternoon tea or for a supper treat. Try it with butter or even marmalade for an interesting change. We think bananas and marmalade are a great combination what do you think ?

this recipe is suitable for absolute beginners and no technical skills required.