Orange Banana Bread

This banana bread with a slight orange flavor is an alternative to the traditional banana bread. Easy to bake, this fluffy and simple banana bread flavored with orange juice brings this bread to the next level.

It's such a comforting orange banana bread that everyone loves and will soon become a family's favorite. It's a great recipe to get rid of those overripe bananas taking up space on your kitchen counter and the perfect bread for a family breakfast or an afternoon snack!

To make the base of the cake batter you need simple ingredients such as flour, sugar and eggs. Add mashed bananas, orange juice, orange zest and cinnamon powder to the batter and you'll have one of the most and delicious breads you've ever made. Mix all the ingredients and bake for just 40 minutes! Let cool and serve a slice of this delicious orange banana bread with a cup of coffee!

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HOW TO MAKE ORANGE BANANA BREAD

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin with butter and dust the inside of the tin with some flour (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).

Step 2: Smash the bananas with a fork.

Step 3: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat on medium speed the sugar, eggs and the orange zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Add the orange juice, smashed banana, cinnamon powder and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour and the baking powder and beat until obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture.

Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared tin. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. If the top of the bread starts to brown too much, cover the bread with aluminum foil.

Step 5: Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes inside the tin.

Step 6: Remove from the pan and place the bread onto a wire rack or rectangular serving platter. Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.

TIPS FOR ORANGE BANANA BREAD RECIPE

1. Place the oven rack in the middle. This allows the hot air to circulate evenly around the batter, resulting in even cooking.

2. When the orange banana bread is done, do not open the oven door all the way. Leave the door slightly open and wait 5 to 10 minutes so that the heat enters the kitchen and there is no temperature shock that causes the bread to collapse (the time depends on the season of the year, if it is summer leave it for about 5 minutes, if it is winter 10 minutes).

3. Some tips to prevent the orange banana bread from sinking:
If the bread is taken out of the oven before it is fully cooked in the center, it can collapse as it cools. Use a toothpick to test whether the bread is cooked, it should come out clean when inserted into the center of the bread.

Do not open the oven door while the bread is cooking, sudden temperature changes can also affect the bread structure, leading to the bread sinking.
Always make sure to preheat the oven before placing the bread in the oven.

4. For extra flavor you can add some ingredients like vanilla extract or maple syrup to the bread batter.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do you store this orange banana bread?
Allow the bread to cool completely before storing. Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out.

Place the orange banana bread in an airtight container or in a plastic bag (You can also cut the bread into slices and store individually).
Never store the bread at room temperature for more than 2 days.

Can I add chocolate chips to the cake batter?
Absolutely! Fold the flour and baking powder with a spatula and then the chocolate chips. You can also sprinkle chocolate chips over the batter before baking.

Orange Banana Bread

This super easy orange banana bread is perfect for a cozy family breakfast. It’s soft, fluffy, and bursting with the sweet flavor of ripe bananas and orange juice.

4.06 from 18 reviews

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Cakes, Desserts, Easy Breakfast Ideas, Recipes, Videos
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 slices
Prep Time:20 m
Cook Time:40 m
Total Time:60 m
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INGREDIENTS
• 2 medium bananas
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) orange juice
• Zest of one orange
• 3 medium eggs (or 2 large eggs)
• 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar (or light brown sugar)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin with butter (or cooking spray) and dust the inside of the tin with some flour (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces). You can line the loaf tin with parchment paper.
2. Smash the bananas with a fork (or potato masher).
3. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat on medium speed the sugar, eggs and the orange zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Add the orange juice, smashed banana, cinnamon powder and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour and the baking powder and beat until obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared tin. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes (the time depends on the oven). If the top of the bread starts to brown too much, cover the bread with aluminum foil.
5. Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes inside the tin.
6. Remove from the pan and place the bread onto a wire rack or rectangular serving platter. Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.
Orange Banana Bread
Nutrition facts
Serves 12 slices
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 130
Total Fat 0 g(0%)
Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
Cholesterol 0 mg(0%)
Sodium 1 mg(0%)
Total Carbohydrate 31 g(11%)
Protein 2 g