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Moist Miso Banana Bread with Tahini Swirl

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A moist and flavorful banana bread enhanced with subtle umami from miso paste and a creamy tahini swirl, perfect for a comforting treat with a twist.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (80g) tahini
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for tahini swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remain.
  3. Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and miso paste to the mashed bananas. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until no dry flour patches remain. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, stir together the tahini and honey until smooth. Microwave for 10 seconds if tahini is too thick.
  7. Pour half of the banana batter into the loaf pan. Spoon half of the tahini mixture over it and gently swirl with a butter knife or skewer.
  8. Repeat with the remaining batter and tahini mixture to create a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out with moist crumbs.
  10. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking.
  11. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use overripe bananas with lots of brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture. Stir miso thoroughly into wet ingredients to avoid salty patches. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. Tahini can be swapped with sunflower seed butter if allergic to sesame. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bread tender. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent gummy texture.

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Keywords: banana bread, miso, tahini, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, umami banana bread, homemade banana bread, tahini swirl

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