Real Bread Week is all about celebrating bread made without artificial additives – just simple, real ingredients!

At Rethink Food, we also believe in reducing food waste, and this easy Banana Bread recipe is a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas instead of throwing them away.

This simple recipe is perfect for little bakers, and they’ll love seeing their banana bread rise and turn golden brown in the oven. Plus, the smell? AMAZING!

So, this half-term, why not turn baking into a fun learning experience? Let’s celebrate Real Bread Week by making real, homemade, waste-free treats!

Tried this recipe? We’d love to see your banana bread bakes! Share your pics and tag us!

Banana Bread

It’s half-term AND Real Bread Week—so what better time to get the kids in the kitchen and bake something delicious? Banana Bread is a Rethink Food favourite, and it’s the perfect way to use up overripe bananas, reduce food waste, and enjoy a sweet, healthy treat!

Ingredients

  • 100g Softened Butter
  • 175g Caster Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Ripe Banana's
  • 225g Self-raising Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tbsp Milk

Notes

  • Lightly grease a loaf tin and line it with non-stick baking parchment.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
  • Measure all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and beat for about 2 minutes until well blended.
  • Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the surface.
  • Bake for about 1 hour until well risen and golden brown.
  • Let it cool, slice it up, and enjoy! 

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