Description
This Ube Banana Bread recipe transforms a classic Sunday morning staple into a vibrant, family-favorite treat. Combining sweet, earthy ube with ripe bananas, this simple recipe yields a moist, tender loaf with a stunning purple hue that’s sure to captivate both kids and adults. It’s easy to make and brings a delightful pop of color and unique flavor to any kitchen.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
½ cup Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Salt
3 large Ripe mashed bananas
1–2 teaspoons Ube extract
2 large Eggs
½ cup Melted unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pa
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt
- In a separate medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Then, stir in the ube extract, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. This is where the beautiful color of your Ube Banana Bread truly comes alive
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula just until everything is combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are fine for this Ube Banana Bread
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the Ube Banana Bread comes out clea
- Let the Ube Banana Bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Achieve the best Ube Banana Bread every time with these helpful hints. Firstly, use very ripe, spotty bananas; they provide the best sweetness and moisture. Secondly, do not overmix the batter; overmixing results in tough Ube Banana Bread. Thirdly, for an extra ube punch, find ube halaya (ube jam) and swirl a tablespoon into the batter before baking your Ube Banana Bread.
Store your leftover Ube Banana Bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap slices of Ube Banana Bread tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, freezing them for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen Ube Banana Bread at room temperature or gently warm it in the microwave.
This delightful Ube Banana Bread pairs wonderfully with several simple accompaniments. Enjoy a slice of warm Ube Banana Bread with your morning coffee or a soothing cup of tea. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream elevates the experience. Furthermore, a light cream cheese glaze drizzled over your Ube Banana Bread makes a fantastic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (Filipino-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Ube Banana Bread, banana bread, ube, purple yam, dessert, breakfast, brunch, easy recipe