banana bread
noun
plural banana breads
: a quick bread made with mashed ripe bananas mixed into the batter
Banana bread is the unsung hero of cutting back on kitchen waste. What other decadent treat could you make that uses up all your nearly-expired breakfast fruit?—
Kaitlyn McInnis
Kaitlyn McInnisA lot of us are moving from one "comfort food" meal to the next (think of all the lasagnas and banana breads on Instagram).—Michael J. Breus
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Dogs should avoid, among others, garlic bread, raisin bread, banana bread, pumpkin bread and bread dough.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Culinary Uses for Pecans and Walnuts Both pecans and walnuts bring unique qualities to a variety of culinary creations:
Baking: Pecans are perfect for classic treats like pecan pie, cookies, and cakes, while walnuts are a go-to for brownies, banana bread, cookies, and other baked goods.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
Much like the worcestershire sauce hiding out in this banana bread recipe makes the fruit taste even more banana-like, the vanilla extract and instant coffee granules turn up the volume on the chocolate flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Try It Yourself Simply stir a teaspoon of espresso powder into your favorite banana bread batter, and bake it as usual.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Culinary Uses for Pecans and Walnuts Both pecans and walnuts bring unique qualities to a variety of culinary creations:
Baking: Pecans are perfect for classic treats like pecan pie, cookies, and cakes, while walnuts are a go-to for brownies, banana bread, cookies, and other baked goods.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
Much like the worcestershire sauce hiding out in this banana bread recipe makes the fruit taste even more banana-like, the vanilla extract and instant coffee granules turn up the volume on the chocolate flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Try It Yourself Simply stir a teaspoon of espresso powder into your favorite banana bread batter, and bake it as usual.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for banana bread
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“Banana bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banana%20bread. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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