Rainbow Banana Bread Soda
All RecipesA colorful twist on homemade banana bread that the kids will love. From ARM & HAMMER™ Summer Camp Counselor Lunch Box Dad Beau Coffron
Ingredients & Supplies
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Bake Time: 45-60 Minutes
Yields: 8 pieces of banana bread
Bake Time: 45-60 Minutes
Yields: 8 pieces of banana bread
- 1 teaspoon ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 very ripe, darkly speckled bananas, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pink, blue, green and yellow food coloring
- Rainbow sprinkles (optional)
- Measuring cup
- 13" x 9" loaf pan
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs until light. Add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, sour cream and mashed bananas, mixing thoroughly. The kids will love this part!
- Sift in dry ingredients and mix to combine.
- Divide batter into four bowls. Add 12 drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix. The colors are up to you — go for a full rainbow, or maybe a unicorn theme. Let the kids get creative.
- Butter or spray loaf pan. Spoon the batter into the pan, alternating colors and finish with a topping of sprinkles. Bake for approximately 45-60 minutes, checking at 45 minutes. Remove when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool on racks. Enjoy a slice or two... one for each hand.