Banana-Sweet Potato Bread
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups overripe bananas mashed
- 1 lb sweet potatoes
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 Tbsp sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pierce sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Press potatoes to see if they are soft. Add more time if firm. Remove and cool to room temperature. Once cool, peel and mash until smooth. Measure 1 cup to use for recipe. Mix with mashed banana and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of your mixer. Add eggs, mashed banana, mashed sweet potato, and sour cream (if using) and beat until well combined. Pour in flour mixture and mix until just combined. Pour into prepared pan. Top with walnuts (optional).
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before slicing. Store in an airtight container.