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A sliced loaf of Tahini Banana Bread topped with toasted sesame seeds on a wire rack.

Tahini Banana Bread

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large overripe bananas, mashed (approx. 1.5 cups)
  • 0.5 cup (120g) well-stirred tahini
  • 0.33 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 0.66 cup (135g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for topping)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, tahini, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until fully emulsified.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix to avoid gluten development.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Sprinkle the surface evenly with toasted sesame seeds.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.