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Moist Banana Bread with Creamy Tahini Swirl

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A moist and tender banana bread featuring a rich, creamy tahini swirl that adds a subtle nuttiness and depth to the sweet banana crumb. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour (unbleached recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120g) tahini (smooth variety recommended)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Fold the mashed bananas gently into the batter until evenly dispersed.
  8. Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half of the tahini evenly over the batter. Repeat with remaining batter and tahini. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the tahini through the batter, creating marbling without overmixing.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use ripe, spotted bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. If tahini is too thick, loosen with a teaspoon of warm water before swirling. For a crispier crust, brush with melted butter after baking. Substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version or flax eggs and coconut oil for a vegan adaptation.

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Keywords: banana bread, tahini swirl, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, nutty banana bread, breakfast bread, snack bread

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