Best 4 Pistachio Banana Bread Recipes

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Pistachio banana bread is a delightful and moist quick bread recipe that combines the nutty flavor of pistachios with the sweetness of ripe bananas. It's a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. With its vibrant green color and delicious flavor, this pistachio banana bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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PISTACHIO BREAD



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This is a very quick, easy bread, and is also very moist.

Provided by Rhea Faber

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
½ cup maraschino cherries
½ teaspoon green food coloring
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
  • Mix together cake mix, eggs, oil, water, pudding mix, sour cream, cherries, and food coloring. Pour into prepared pans. In a small bowl, stir together cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle tops of loaves with mixture.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 217.2 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

PISTACHIO QUICK BREAD



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I love making many of these special loaves to give away for the holidays. They also freeze well so it is easy to pull out for unexpected guests. -Judy Fischer, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cake and dry pudding mixes. Add the eggs, sour cream, water and oil; beat until blended (batter will be thick). , Combine sugar and cinnamon. Spoon half of the batter into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar. Spread with remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

POMEGRANATE, BANANA AND PISTACHIO BREAD



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We love banana bread, so I'm always on the lookout for new and different recipes. Although I haven't tried this one yet, this bread recipe from the Pom Wonderful website looks so good I just had to share it! NOTE: You can save time and work by using packaged pomegranate seeds, available in some grocery stores (such as Trader Joe's) in the refrigerated produce section.

Provided by Lynne M

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup pomegranate seeds
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed banana (2-3 bananas)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shelled pistachios or 1/2 cup slivered almonds, chopped
pomegranate seeds (for garnish) (optional)
shelled pistachios (for garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease one 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • Score 1 fresh pomegranate and place in a bowl of water. Break open the pomegranate under water to free the seed sacs. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the membrane will float to the top. Sieve and put the seeds in a separate bowl. Measure out 1/2 cup of the seeds and set aside. (Refrigerate or freeze remaining seeds for another use.).
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In a small bowl, stir together bananas, oil, milk and egg; stir into flour mixture with pomegranate seeds and the chopped pistachios just until moistened. Do not over-mix!
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan. If desired, sprinkle a few whole shelled pistachios and a few additional pomegranate seeds over the batter for garnish.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove loaf from pan and cool on wire rack. Store bread tightly covered, or wrap tightly in foil and freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.6, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 153.7, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 12.9, Protein 3.3

CARDAMOM BANANA BREAD WITH PISTACHIOS



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Make and share this Cardamom Banana Bread With Pistachios recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
  • Place sugars and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute).
  • Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, sour cream, and cardamom; beat until blended.
  • Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist. Stir in pistachios.
  • Spoon batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool bread completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2807.2, Fat 87.1, SaturatedFat 41.2, Cholesterol 525.4, Sodium 2726.5, Carbohydrate 466.2, Fiber 17.1, Sugar 238.4, Protein 52.2

Tips for Making Pistachio Banana Bread:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas thoroughly: Make sure the bananas are mashed until smooth, with no large lumps.
  • Use good-quality pistachio nuts: Fresh, unsalted pistachio nuts will give the bread the best flavor.
  • Chop the pistachio nuts finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help the bread hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Pistachio banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its moist and flavorful crumb and crunchy pistachio nuts, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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