Banana bread shines brightest with sweet, ripe bananas. No ripe ones in your fruit bowl? Here's a reliable trick we've used in countless bakes.
Place the whole banana—peel and all—in a 150°C oven for about 30 minutes. The skin turns fully brown, revealing a soft, sweet interior ready for baking.
These bananas are now ideal for banana bread. Discover our trusted recipe for healthy banana bread too.