Black Sesame Banana Bread (Printer Friendly)

A fragrant banana loaf with rich notes of nutty black sesame and optional walnut or chocolate toppings.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
04 - ½ cup granulated sugar
05 - ¼ cup milk
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
08 - 2 tbsp ground black sesame seeds or paste
09 - 1½ tsp baking powder
10 - ½ tsp baking soda
11 - ½ tsp salt

→ Add-ins & Toppings

12 - 2 tbsp whole black sesame seeds, for topping
13 - ¼ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, ground black sesame seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt evenly.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain moisture.
05 - Fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if desired for added texture and flavor.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Sprinkle whole black sesame seeds evenly over the top.
07 - Bake in the center of the oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Confirm doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
08 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely prior to slicing.

# Pro Advice:

01 -
  • That hint of black sesame is an unexpected twist—people always ask what it is after their first bite.
  • I love how forgiving and unfussy it is—no fancy equipment, and it stays moist for days.
02 -
  • Once I rushed and overmixed and wound up with a dense loaf—resist the urge for the softest crumb.
  • Toasting the black sesame seeds makes a huge difference in flavor—just a quick minute or two in a pan brings them alive.
03 -
  • Store your leftover bread wrapped on the counter for the first day, then refrigerate to keep it fresh longer—it toasts up beautifully the next morning.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to complement the sesame if you like a little spice in your loaf.
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