Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Tahini Pistachio Banana Bread that offers a unique twist on the classic favorite. The nutty tahini and pistachios, combined with the sweetness of ripe bananas, create a moist and flavorful bread that is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup tahini, well-stirred
- 1/3 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
Optional Topping:
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in tahini, olive oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chopped pistachios.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- This bread is moist and nutty with subtle Middle Eastern flavors.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with honey or maple syrup before serving.
- Store at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
