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🍊 Sticky Orange Banana Bread – Moist, Citrusy, and Irresistibly Sweet


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)
• Zest of 1 large orange
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the sticky glaze:
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
• ½ tsp orange zest (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, orange zest, orange juice, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and 2 tbsp orange juice. Add more juice for thinner consistency. Stir in zest if using.
  7. Let bread cool 10 minutes. Poke holes all over with a skewer. Drizzle warm glaze over the top—it will soak in beautifully!
  8. Cool completely before slicing.

Serve with tea or as a sweet breakfast treat!

💡 Make ahead: Store covered at room temp for up to 4 days. Freeze slices for longer freshness.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins , Cook Time : 55 mins , Total Time : 1 hr 10 mins , Servings : 10 slices , Calories : 230 per slice , Net Carbs: 32g , Fats: 9g , Protein: 3g