Oreo Banana Bread
A delightful twist on traditional banana bread, featuring the rich taste of ripe bananas and crunchy Oreo cookies for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas Use overripe bananas for best sweetness.
- 1/3 cup melted butter Ensure it's melted but not hot.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten Can be substituted with flaxseed meal for a vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup frosting For topping, optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour and crushed Oreo cookies, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, top with frosting if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored at room temperature for a few days, in the fridge for up to a week, or frozen for up to three months. Use creativity to customize toppings or ingredients.