Tahini & Sesame Banana Bread
Dive into a delightful twist on classic banana bread with this Tahini & Sesame Banana Bread. This moist and flavorful treat combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich nuttiness of tahini and adds a crunchy sesame seed finish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting snack, every slice delivers warmth and satisfaction. Easy to make, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- ½ cup tahini
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in tahini, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in toasted sesame seeds.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg