2 cannabis-infused banana bread recipes

Got a bunch of spotted bananas laying around from last week’s trip to the grocery store? Don’t fret, you can always make some delicious cannabis-infused banana bread. This new twist on an old classic delivers more than just a flavorful treat.

As it is relatively simple to make banana bread, we have decided to share two different methods with you.

CANNABIS-INFUSED BANANA BREAD METHOD 1

This is a hearty, old-fashioned banana bread recipe that’ll transport you back to your childhood. As always, make sure to use overripe fruit for a rich banana flavor. Also, don’t leave out the orange zest and cinnamon, as both add a nice touch to the earthy flavor of the cannabutter.

N.B. The following recipe is with an estimated amount of marijuana. Remember that edibles can hit harder then you expect, so feel free to judge the amount according to your own experience. It is strongly advised to first learn how to calculate the strength of edibles.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ¼ cups (250g) sugar
• ½ cup (113g) cannabutter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 3-4 medium-sized overripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup (120g) buttermilk
• 1 tspn. vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp. orange zest
• 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tspn. baking soda
• 1 tspn. salt
• 1 tbsp. cinnamon
• 1 cup (125g) chopped nuts

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (roughly 175°C). While preheating, butter the bottom of a large, loaf-shaped baking dish.
2. Combine your melted cannabutter and sugar in a mixing bowl and mix until well-combined.
3. Keep mixing gently and add in one egg at time until everything is well-combined.
4. Add the mashed bananas, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Continue mixing until the mixture is well-blended and smooth.
5. Sift all your dry ingredients into a clean bowl, then add the sifted ingredients to the wet mixture.
6. Continue mixing until the dry ingredients have combined with the wet mixture.
7. Fold in the chopped nuts, then pour the entire mixture into the large loaf pan.
8. Bake loaf for 70-75 minutes. To test if it’s ready, stick a skewer into the center of the loaf. The skewer should come out clean.
9. Let cool for roughly 2 hours before serving.

CANNABIS-INFUSED BANANA BREAD METHOD 2

If you’re after a simpler alternative to making cannabis banana bread, this recipe is for you. It doesn’t use any cinnamon, orange zest, or vanilla, but instead uses brown sugar to give the bread some depth.

N.B. The following recipe is with an estimated amount of marijuana. Remember that edibles can hit harder then you expect, so feel free to judge the amount according to your own experience. It is strongly advised to first learn how to calculate the strength of edibles.

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ cup (113g) cannabutter
• 3-4 overripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tspn. baking soda
• ¼ tspn. salt
• ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (roughly 175°C) and prepare a large loaf pan.
2. Sift all your dry ingredients into a bowl.
3. In another bowl, begin mixing together your cannabutter and brown sugar.
4. Add in one egg at a time, mixing gently.
5. Next, add the mashed bananas and continue mixing until well-combined.
6. Add the wet mixture to your dry mix. Mix lightly until everything is just combined.
7. Pour the mix into the loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes.
8. Cool on a rack for 1 hour before serving.

EXTRA TIPS FOR PERFECT CANNABIS-INFUSED BANANA BREAD

So, there you have two super simple recipes to make cannabis-infused banana bread at home. For an extra delicious loaf, remember to follow these tips:

• Add some flour to your buttered loaf pan. This makes it easier to remove the bread when done.
• Always cook your bread in the middle of the oven to avoid over-browning the top or bottom.
• Try buttering your pan with cannabutter for an extra-rich THC kick.
• Looking for ways to spice up your bread? Try adding some nutmeg or cloves to these recipes for a bit of extra oomph.
• Toast your nuts for a richer, crunchier banana bread experience.
• Use lightly toasted sugar to add a sweeter, caramel-like flavor to your bread. To toast your sugar, simply throw it in a pan in a low-temp oven for 1 hour.
• Use cannabis-infused coconut oil for a healthier, lighter alternative to butter.
• Swap buttermilk for natural Greek yoghurt for a nice, domed loaf with an acidic kick.
• Use real vanilla. Let's face it, vanilla extract will never, ever come close to the taste of fresh vanilla bean.
• Store your banana bread in a sealed container in the fridge. Refrigerated loaves will keep for roughly 10 days.