Banana Macadamia Nut Bread (Abm)

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2
A Delicious Banana Macadamia Nut Bread Recipe for Breakfast or Dessert
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Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
3 1/4 cups plain flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons margarine
2 medium bananas , mashed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup macadamia nuts , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
290
Sugar
8g
Fat
12g
Banana Macadamia Nut Bread is a delicious sweet bread that is perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with ripe bananas and crunchy macadamia nuts, this bread is a delicious way to use up your overripe bananas. The bread is sweet, moist, and packed with nutrients, making it a healthy treat for your family. It has a rich banana flavor and a crunchy texture from the toasted nuts, making it a perfect healthy snack for any time of the day. Cut the bread into slices and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea for a delicious and satisfying breakfast or dessert.

Instructions

1.Add the yeast, flour, sugar, salt, egg, margarine, mashed bananas, and water to the bread machine pan, in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
2.Select the dough cycle and press start.
3.Add the chopped macadamia nuts when the bread machine beeps, indicating it's time to add mix-ins.
4.Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the pan.
5.Knead the dough for a few minutes on a floured surface, and shape into a loaf.
6.Place the loaf into a 9x5 inch greased loaf pan, cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
7.Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the bread for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
8.Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

PROS

This is a great recipe for using up ripe bananas and macadamia nuts.

The bread is fluffy, soft, and moist, with a sweet banana flavor and a crunchy texture from the nuts.

CONS

The bread is high in calories and carbohydrates, and may not be suitable for those on a low-carb or low-calorie diet.

It also contains sugar and margarine, which some people may prefer to avoid.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bananas are high in fiber, vitamins B6 and C, and potassium, which is important for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels and proper heart function.
Macadamia nuts are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, which may promote heart health, boost brain function and reduce inflammation.
However, nuts are also high in calories, so should be enjoyed in moderation.

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