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Easy Kona Inn Banana Bread Recipe

Easy Kona Inn Banana Bread Recipe

4.72 from 7 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Make the classic Kona Inn Banana Bread at home! This easy recipe yields a soft, moist loaf full of banana flavor—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients 

  • 3 large bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour,
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar ,
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ,
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts, Optional: or chocolate chips for extra flavor

Instructions

  • Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  • Mash 3 large bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth. Small lumps are fine.
  • Stir in melted 1/3 cup unsalted butter, 2 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar , 1/4 cup brown sugar , and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  • Fold in 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt Mix gently until just combined; don’t overmix.
  • Fold in chocolate chips or 1/2 cup chopped nutsif desired.
  • Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
  • Bake 55–65 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center—if it comes out clean (a few melted chocolate streaks are fine), it’s done.
  • Let bread cool in pan 10–15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  • Slice and enjoy as is or with butter, cream cheese, or nut butter.

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Cooking Spray

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 304mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg