Low Sodium Bread Machine Banana Bread

Total time1 hr 35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time1 hr 10 min

Ripe mashed bananas bring natural sweetness and moisture to this loaf, while melted butter, brown sugar, and a splash of vanilla round out a rich, tender batter. A warm hit of cinnamon and a scatter of chopped walnuts add depth and crunch in every slice, and the bread machine does the heavy lifting — just layer the wet and dry ingredients in the pan and let the Quick Bread cycle work its magic. The result is a deeply golden loaf with a soft, custardy crumb and a top that springs back just right. It's an easy one to reach for when you're keeping added salt off the table but still want a cozy, from-scratch treat. Slice it thick, let it cool just enough to hold together, and enjoy it plain or with a smear of your favorite spread.

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Ingredients

10 servings

3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ¼ cups mashed)
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2 large eggs
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1
Mash the peeled bananas in a bowl with a fork or potato masher until smooth with only small lumps remaining, about 1 1/4 cups total.
2
Add the eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and stir until evenly combined.

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