Lemon Poppy Seed Banana Bread

Let’s get baking!

What You’ll Need

For the Banana Bread Batter:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds

For the Lemon Glaze (Optional but so good!):

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp lemon zest

Pro Tips

1. Use overripe bananas for extra sweetness and moisture.
2. Don’t overmix the batter—stir just until combined for a soft texture.
3. For more lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of lemon zest!
4. Make it dairy-free by swapping butter for coconut oil.
5. Let the loaf cool completely before adding the glaze for the best texture.

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula
• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Toothpick (for testing doneness)

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas

In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

Stir in melted butter, granulated sugar, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.

Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5: Pour Batter into Loaf Pan

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.

Step 6: Bake the Banana Bread

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Make the Lemon Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.

Step 8: Drizzle & Serve

Once the banana bread is cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Slice and enjoy!

Leftovers & Storage

• Store at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freeze slices for up to 2 months.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Lemon Poppy Seed Banana Bread is ready! It’s soft, bright, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Enjoy! 🍋🍌✨