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Easter Banana Bread

Easter Banana Bread: A Sweet Twist on Holiday Leftovers

Delight in this Easter Banana Bread featuring ripe bananas and colorful leftover Easter candies for a festive treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can swap in whole wheat for a healthier twist
  • 1 tsp baking soda Ensure it’s fresh for the best results
  • 1/2 tsp salt Feel free to use sea salt for a different taste profile
  • 1 cup white sugar Brown sugar can give a deeper, richer flavor
  • 1/2 cup softened butter Substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative
  • 2 large eggs Can use flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Can replace with yogurt or a non-dairy alternative
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Use pure extract for optimum taste
  • 3 medium mashed bananas Overripe bananas work best!
  • 1 cup leftover Easter candy (chocolate bunnies and candy eggs) Can swap out with chocolate chips or nuts

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easter Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper and greasing it.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract to the egg mixture until completely blended.
  6. Mash your overripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky and fold them into the wet mixture.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the banana batter, stirring gently until just combined.
  8. Gently fold the chopped leftover Easter candy into the batter, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for richer flavor, don't overmix to avoid dense bread, and allow cooling before decorating.

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