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Valentine’s Day Mini Banana Bread Hearts

Valentine’s Day Mini Banana Bread Hearts for Sweet Moments

These Valentine's Day Mini Banana Bread Hearts are adorable treats that celebrate love with delightful flavors, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 hearts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt no substitutes needed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential leavening agent
  • 0.5 cups butter can substitute with applesauce
  • 0.75 cups white sugar can use brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2-3 medium mashed overripe bananas key ingredient for flavor and moisture
  • 2 large eggs can use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts optional, omit if nut-free

Equipment

  • mini heart cake pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour each cavity of your mini heart cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the mashed bananas and eggs, stirring until well combined.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just blended.
  6. Pour the batter into each heart cavity, filling them about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Allow the mini loaves to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1heartCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Mini Banana Bread Hearts are perfect for creating memorable moments in the kitchen. Customize with spices or chocolate chips for added indulgence.

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