Introduction
Welcome back to my millet recipe blog! Today, I’m excited to share a delicious and moist treat: Millet Banana Bread. This recipe combines ripe bananas with nutty millet flour for a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this banana bread is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
- 1 cup millet flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together millet flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Bananas
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, mixing until well combined.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Step 6: Add Nuts (Optional)
- Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
Step 7: Bake the Bread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool and Serve
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Conclusion
This Millet Banana Bread is a wholesome and flavorful twist on a classic recipe. The combination of ripe bananas and nutty millet flour makes for a deliciously moist and satisfying loaf. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it’s a great way to enjoy the goodness of millet in a sweet treat. Give this recipe a try and let me know how you like it in the comments below. Happy baking!
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