Breakfast for 10
Browned Butter Banana Bread
Whole grain banana bread uses browned butter, applesauce, honey, and walnuts for a moist loaf baked until firm.
$2.10for 4 servings
$0.52 per serving$2.10 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $2.27Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Bananas$0.62/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.19Typical price |
| Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.25 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 flax egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup mashed super ripe banana
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup unbleached white wheat whole wheat flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped unsalted walnuts
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk the browned butter, banana, applesauce, honey, lemon juice, and flax egg in a large bowl.
- Stir in the flours, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts until just combined.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 45 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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