Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup milk
• 3 bananas, peeled and sliced
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the Air fryer to 330°F and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add the sliced bananas to the dry mixture and gently mash them using a fork or potato masher.
4. Pour in the milk and olive oil. Mix all the ingredients until well combined to form a dough.
5. Transfer the dough into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
6. Place the loaf pan in the Air fryer basket and cook for about 20 minutes. The bread should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
7. Once done, carefully remove the loaf pan from the Air fryer using oven mitts or tongs.
8. Let the banana bread cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pan.
9. Cut the bread into desired size slices and serve warm.

NUTRITION:

• Calories: 295
• Fat: 13.3g
• Carbohydrates: 44g
• Sugar: 22.8g
• Protein: 3.1g
• Sodium: 458mg

VARIATION:

1. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: Adding chocolate chips to the batter for pockets of gooey chocolate in every bite.
2. Nutty Banana Bread: Incorporating chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds for added crunch and flavor.
3. Blueberry Banana Bread: Mixing in fresh or frozen blueberries for bursts of juicy sweetness throughout the bread.
4. Coconut Banana Bread: Adding shredded coconut to the batter for a tropical twist.
5. Spiced Banana Bread: Including warming spices like nutmeg, cloves, or allspice to enhance the flavor profile.
6. Nut Butter Swirl Banana Bread: Swirling in peanut butter, almond butter, or any favorite nut butter for a rich, nutty addition.
7. Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread: Swirl a mixture of melted chocolate and a touch of cream into the banana bread batter before baking. This creates a marbled effect and adds a rich chocolate flavor.
8. Peanut Butter Banana Bread: Swirl creamy or crunchy peanut butter into the batter for a delicious peanut butter and banana combination.
9. Nutella Banana Bread: Swirl Nutella into the batter for a hazelnut-chocolate twist.
10. Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread: Make a cinnamon streusel topping with a mixture of flour, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle it over the batter before baking for added crunch and flavor.
11. Cherry Almond Banana Bread: Fold in chopped dried cherries and toasted almonds into the batter for a fruity and nutty variation.
12. Greek Yogurt Banana Bread: Replace some of the milk with Greek yogurt to add creaminess and tanginess to the bread.
13. Maple Pecan Banana Bread: Mix in chopped toasted pecans and replace some of the sugar with maple syrup for a warm and nutty flavor.
14. Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: Add shredded coconut and mini chocolate chips to the batter for a tropical and indulgent twist.
15. Carrot Banana Bread: Grate some carrots into the batter for added moisture and a hint of sweetness.
16. Apple Cinnamon Banana Bread: Fold in grated apples and ground cinnamon for a fall-inspired variation.