Banana Pandan Bread is the perfect use for ripe bananas! Topped with cashew and loaded with pandan flavor, this quick bread is delicious and filling for breakfast or as a midday snack.
G requested a few days ago that I make his favorite turon, but although I cooked enough to feed the neighborhood, I still had a few saba bananas left over. I found the bunch on the kitchen counter today, gasping their last remaining breath. They were soft, sweet, and just right for baking bread!
I’m glad I bought more bananas than we needed because this banana pandan bread turned out quite a delectable treat! It’s such a quick and easy recipe; our kitchen smelled heavenly of freshly-baked bread in no time.
I suggest making a few loaves as you’d want delicious slices handy at ALL TIMES with your morning coffee or for an afternoon snack. The combination of pandan and banana flavors plus crunchy roasted cashews are hard to resist!
Ingredient notes
- Bananas– the recipe uses ripe saba (cardaba) bananas. Dole (cavendish) bananas should work, too.
- Pandan extract– add the pandan extract to the batter for color, aroma, and flavor. Make sure you’re using pandan and not buko pandan extract. My favorite brand is McCormick.
- Nuts– I like to sprinkle cashew halves on top for extra crunch. You can also use chopped walnuts or pili nuts.
Quick tip
Let cool before removing from parchment paper and slicing into servings.
Storage instructions
- Banana bread will keep on the counter for about 3 days before it starts to dry out and lose freshness. It would keep in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months.
- To freeze, allow to cool completely, and wrap individual slices or the whole loaf in aluminum foil. Place in an airtight container or in a ziplock bag.
- To serve, thaw at room temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes if sliced or 1 to 2 hours if a whole loaf. You can also quickly warm the bread in the microwave; unwrap and microwave for about 20 to 30 seconds.
Looking for more delicious ways to use saba bananas? You NEED to try this fried bananas with coconut caramel sauce recipe. Pure bliss!
More baked goods recipes
Banana Bread with Pandan and Cashews is a delicious quick bread you'll love for breakfast or snack. It's easy to make and the perfect use for plaintain bananas.Course: Baked GoodsServingsIngredients
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 4 ripe saba bananas, peeled and mashed
- 1 tablespoon pandan extract
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, add butter and eggs and beat until combined.
- Add sugar and salt and continue beat until dissolved.
- Add flour and baking powder and continue to beat.
- Add bananas and stir to combine.
- Add pandan extract and mix until color is distributed.
- In the prepared dish, transfer batter and spread with a spatula. Sprinkle cashew nuts on top.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool and then slice into servings.
Notes
Let cool completely before removing from parchment paper and slicing into servings.Video
Nutrition Information
Calories: 379kcal, Carbohydrates: 67g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 140mg, Potassium: 465mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 41g, Vitamin A: 301IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 131mg, Iron: 2mg“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
Charm says
Your amazing everything’s is really good
Kaboom! thank you so much more power!!
Leonila Nugas says
Hello Ms. Lalaine…may I ask lang po why the banana pandan cake it looks greenish? Thanks!
Hannah says
I don’t have pandan extract but I have pandan leaves. Can I blend the leaves and water and use the pandan Juice instead of extract?
Rhodieleen Anne dela Cruz says
Can I use coconut oil instead of butter?
Norcel Obejas says
hi mam
pede po Ang gamitin ko is ung turbo Wala po Kasi kaming oven
Awi says
I tried this recipe last year and my family and friends loved it. I will make a few loaves again!! Thank you ms lalaine❤
Mary says
There’s no liquid in the recipe po? It’s baking in the oven now. I hope it turns out fine. I don’t have a mixer so I mixed it by hand.
Leah says
Thank you, Lalaine. I have been a long time silent follower. I can cook but sometimes I need to know the exact amounts. Your website has been a big help and I’ve also shared it with friends and family. This recipe of pandan-flavored banana bread sounds unique. I will try it as soon as possible. I just made your kalame ube for a party last weekend. It was a hit. I didn’t even get to taste it myself.
Lalaine Manalo says
Thank you so much, Leah. I am glad you’re enjoying the recipes. The ube kalamay takes a bit of elbow grease to come together but it is delicious 🙂
I learned this banana pandan recipe from a friend of mine and it’s one of the first recipes I posted on the blog. I just updated it with new photos to give it better justice 🙂 It’s a little different because it uses saba bananas instead of regular bananas and it’s a bit more on the dense side. Hope you give it a try; it’s yummy!
Love says
Can i use a regular kind of bananas?
I will be using a loaf pan instead of a 9×13 baking dish? Will the cook time be less?
Sorry this is my first time to try to bake.
Lalaine Manalo says
Yes, you can regular bananas instead of saba. A loaf pan is deeper so you might have to adjust the cook time. The best way to gauge is to insert a toothpick in the center of the bread; if it comes out clean the bread is done.
Dhoris says
Pwede po b sya steamed?
Lalaine Manalo says
Pasensya na, di ko pa nasubukan steam eto so I am sure kung pwede. 🙁
Rosemarie Raguimia says
Hello ms.lalaine…my concern lang po ako gusto ko i try yung banana pandan bread kaya lang po wala akong oven..oven toaster lang…any option po…thanks..
Lalaine says
I am sorry, di ko pa na-try into sa oven toaster. I guess pwede siya depende sa temperature settings merong yung toaster.
Maricel says
Try mo po isteamer. Lagyan mo lang ng cover ung pan mo para ang water di pumasok sa bread.
Lalaine Manalo says
Thanks for the tip, Maricel!
Claire says
Hello ms lalaine, should i sift the flour first or no need na? Thanks po!
Cristina says
Can I use regular over riped bananas?
Lalaine says
Yes, you can 🙂
May says
Hello Lalaine!
You’re the best! Your recipe are the bomb!! Keep up the good work and God bless
Lalaine says
Thank you, May. I am glad you’re finding my website of good use 🙂
LIEZL says
Hi Ma’am lalaine..i just want to tell u how i love your site..at the age of 30 i already have 5 children..kya imagine po kung gano karami ang hinahandaan ko ng food..hehehe..matagal na po ako bumibisita sa site nyo pra mghanap ng mga food recipe..npkadali kasi at tlgang kinakain ng mga anak ko..salamat po sa mga recipe nyo..Gustong gusto rin ng mga anak ko ang banana recipe ang prob ko lng tlga wla po akong oven.. yun po tlga ang di ko matry sa mga recipe nyo; mga ginagamitan ng oven.. anyway..slamat kasi npkaling tulong nyo po tlga sa pg-iicp ko ng mga food pra sa mga bata at khit sa paninda ko..hehehe..keep it up!
Lalaine says
Hello Liezl
I am glad nakakatulong ang website sa pag-plan nang family meals. Salamat na marami. Make sure to join the monthly giveaways at baka maswertehan ang oven, kahit countertop lang 🙂