Banana peel bread is a yummy snack that many people love to make. But did you know you can also use banana peels to make it healthier and help the environment? Let’s learn how to make banana peel bread!
Hello, little bakers! 🍌👩🍳 Today, we’re going to make something super unique and fun: Banana Peel Bread! That’s right—banana peels can be used to make yummy bread, and it’s easier than you might think!
First, we need banana peels, ripe bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. With a grown-up’s help, wash the banana peels very well to ensure they’re clean. Next, cut the peels into small pieces and cook them until they’re soft. This makes them ready to mix into our bread.
Once the peels are cooked, we mix them with mashed bananas in a big bowl. Then, add flour, sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Stir everything together until it’s smooth and well-mixed.
Pour the mixture into a bread pan and let a grown-up help put it in the oven. We bake the bread until it’s golden and smells delicious.
When it’s finished, let it cool down a bit. The Banana Peel Bread will be soft, sweet, and slightly different from regular bread. It’s fun to use every part of the banana and make something yummy. Enjoy your baking adventure, and don’t forget to share your tasty Banana Peel Bread with your family! 🍞
Why Use Banana Peels?
Most of the time, we throw banana peels away. But banana peels have lots of good stuff like fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Using the peels helps reduce waste and makes your bread better for you.
Getting the Banana Peels Ready
- Pick Organic Bananas: Choose organic bananas if you can, so there are no harmful chemicals on the peels.
- Wash Them Well: Wash the peels to get rid of any dirt.
- Boil the Peels: Boil them for 10 minutes to make them soft and less bitter.
- Blend the Peels: After boiling, blend the peels into a smooth mixture.
Banana Peel Bread
Ingredients:
- 2-3 ripe bananas with peels
- 1 cup sugar (you can use less or try honey)
- 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- Two eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (if you like)
- 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Wash the bananas, then peel them. Boil the peels for 10 minutes and let them cool.
- Mash the bananas in a big bowl. Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Blend the boiled peels into a smooth paste and add it to the banana mix.
- mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Slowly add the dry mix to the banana mix. Stir until it’s just mixed.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips if you like.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes. Check with a toothpick to see if it’s done (it should come out clean).
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a rack to cool more.
Why Banana Peel Bread is Great
- Less Waste: Using peels means less trash.
- Healthy: Peels add extra fiber and vitamins.
- Tasty: The peel puree gives a unique flavor.
- Good for the Planet: Using all parts of the banana is eco-friendly.
Conclusion
Making banana peel bread is a fun and tasty way to use all parts of the banana. It helps reduce waste and adds extra healthy stuff to your snack. Plus, it’s good for the planet!
Try this recipe with your family and enjoy a delicious, eco-friendly treat.
