This Banana Orange Bread is worth waking up for! It is tender and moist, bursting with bright orange flavor! The glaze adds an extra punch of vibrant orange!
Banana bread never lasts long in our house, and this banana orange bread was no exception. Even the child who turned up his nose at the idea of oranges in his banana bread couldn’t stop sneaking slices!
With or without the glaze, this bread has become a favorite around here!
Isn’t it funny how so many things are acceptable for breakfast, even though they’re basically dessert?
No one judges if you have a Salted Caramel Mocha Donut for breakfast, but have a slice of essentially the same thing – Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes and people look at you like you’re crazy.
At least this bread is full of healthy fruit. The bananas and oranges are what make this quick bread recipe on the up and up for your morning meal.
Just go with it 🙂
Whether you enjoy this bread for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it’s sure to become a favorite!
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Banana Orange Bread
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| Serves | 24 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 50 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hours, 5 minutes |
| Meal type | Bread, Breakfast, Snack |
| Misc | Freezable, Pre-preparable |
This Banana Orange Bread is worth waking up for! It is tender and moist, bursting with bright orange flavor! The glaze adds an extra punch of vibrant orange!
Ingredients
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoon orange juice
- orange zest (optional)
Bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 Medium very ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
Note
Makes 2 loaves.
If freezing, leave off glaze until ready to serve.
Directions
| Bread | |
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350 In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Add mashed bananas and mix well. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Add salt, vanilla, orange juice and zest and mix until well combined. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Mix in baking soda and baking powder. | |
| Step 6 | |
| Mix on low, gradually adding flour until combined. | |
| Step 7 | |
| Divide batter evenly between two 8.5"x4.5" loaf pans. Bake 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool 15 minutes before removing from pans. Let cool completely before glazing. | |
| Glaze | |
| Step 8 | |
| Whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until it reaches a glue like consistency. Add more juice if too thick, or more sugar if too runny. Drizzle over cooled loaves. Add orange zest to tops, if desired. | |
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This is the original photo from this post, first published May 14, 2012.
Debbie says
I can’t seem to find the actual recipe for this banana orange bread- can you let me know what I need to make this recipe? thanks
Rose Martine says
This recipe is AMAZING. I will eat this for the rest of my life! So good and easy-peasy.
Debbie the NY Baker says
Hi, Stephanie – this recipe looks/sounds delicious! However, no oven temp is given. I imagine it might be 350 degrees, but wanted to double-check before making the bread. Many thanks – and Happy Baking!
Stephanie Brubaker says
Ahhh, How did I miss that? Thanks Debbie. Yes, 350. Hope you enjoy the bread 🙂
Peggy says
Going to try this one….sounds amazing.
Robin says
Sounds wonderful! Can this bread be frozen?
Kirsten says
Stephanie,
Thanks for giving me the link to include in my upcoming Band Fruit Fundraiser Recipe Round Up! It will be published on 12/4/2013!
Joy from Yesterfood says
I saw your Bubblegum Cookie Truffles over on Pook’s Pantry Pink Party….and had to come over here to get a closer look at everything! This Banana Orange Bread caught my eye…I love banana bread, and I have really been on a citrus kick lately. AND it reminded me of the punch line to that old knock-knock joke, “Orange you glad I didn’t say banana again??” So now I have to make this incredible bread! 🙂
~Joy from Yesterfood
Ted @A Guy Who Loves To Cook says
Love, Love, Love banana bread…now I have to try this recipe with orange. Yum!
The House at Bluebird Lane says
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe…I was planning on making some banana bread today. 🙂 Can’t wait to try your delicious looking version!
Six Sisters says
This bread is delicious! We are so glad you came to another week of our fun “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. Please join us again! -The Sisters
Paula Parrish says
Yummy. This bread sounds so good, I am definitely giving it a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Smiles, Paula
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
This looks great and making it the night before let’s the flavors really set in.
Alyssa says
This bread looks great. I like how you can make it the night before. I usually don’t eat breakfast because I don’t feel like making anything. Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday!
bj says
I can’t wait to try this. I love orange ANYthing, especially when it is topped with such a delicious sounding glaze.
I am following…:))
Over from G’Day.
nancy W says
This looks so delicious! A great twist on banana bread!
AndiWinslow says
My first pin from a blog. So excited. Your bread sounds delish, and I will try this at some point thank you andi thewednesdaybaker.blogspot.com
Jill says
That looks so delicious! Love banana bread! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.
Yoli N. says
That looks like a healthier breakfast option than what I had today :-s
Evelyn says
That sounds so fresh and yummy. I have had banana bread and have had orange cake but never blended the two. I wished you have saved me a piece:) Ok, I can make it since you shared the recipe. Just popping in to let you know that Freedom Fridays is up and running, I would so love it if you would link up again this week. Looking forward to see you there!
Mary Sullivan Frasier says
Yummm! I’ve never added citrus to banana bread, but I love just about everything orange, so this sounds like a keeper. I’m putting it in my recipe files for sure. Thanks for sharing it!
Something Like Susie says
Wow. I love banana bread, but I have a feeling I am going to love banana orange bread even more. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Jenn says
This sounds like a great twist on banana bread! BTW – that cheesecake up in your header looks amazing!
Steph @ The Silly Pearl says
This really sounds good…I love anything with orange, and I’m a sucker for sugar glaze!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Yum! I love having those sorts of things to grab for breakfast. Delish!
Nancy W says
This looks delicious! I was just going to make Banana Bread today, I’ll have to try your recipe!
YummyInspirations says
Yum! Would be an indulgent breakfast! Would love you to share this at Breakfast Ideas Mondays – http://www.yummyinspirations.net/2012/05/nutella-cinnamon-porridge-and-breakfast.html 🙂
Nicola says
Yum! This would be perfect to make for spring!
Mama Jodi says
This looks really yummy. Banana bread is a favorite around here, and I love the idea of adding the citrus. I bet it’s great. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Jodi @ http://www.meaningfulmama.com
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says
Those flavors sound very tasty! And that glaze…yum!