Banana bread is 'instantly upgraded' with one simple ingredient

BANANA BREAD IS A GREAT WAY OF USING UP BANANAS THAT HAVE TURNED BROWN AND THE BREAD CAN BE MADE IN MANY WAYS BUT ONE CULINARY EXPERT HAS REVEALED A SURPRISING INGREDIENT THAT MAKES IT EVEN

BETTER 11:07, 30 May 2025 A food expert has spilled the secret to elevating banana bread to new heights – and it involves an unexpected ingredient. Perfect for using up ripe bananas and

reducing kitchen waste, banana bread can be made in various ways, with popular add-ins like chocolate chips, ginger and sour cream. But according to culinary whiz Emily Lichty, the

game-changer is peaches. Lichty explained: "The first switch-up is to add peaches. "In perfect summer fashion, the addition of this popular warm-weather fruit adds an extra fruity

flavour and, I would guess, a lighter texture. READ MORE: 'I made one change to my meals and lost weight, felt fuller and cut down my caffeine' "What shocked me the most about

the addition of peaches to this recipe is the fact that they are blended into the recipe and not kept chopped. "The reasoning behind this is to add a better texture and extra

sweetness. But, as many reviewers suggested in the comments, I would probably keep them diced and fold them in to let the extra fruit flavour really shine." One comment even proposed

cooking the peaches and bananas with apple juice on the stovetop before adding them to the mix for an extra kick. Article continues below "The result is an even sweeter bread that they

described as "heavenly. Call me intrigued." By incorporating peaches into the mix, banana bread becomes an even more scrumptious way to rescue those quickly-ripening bananas from

the bin. There's nothing more exasperating than helplessly watching your fruit bowl contents darken and spoil, reports the Express. However, when it comes to bananas, there are a few

lesser-known tricks that can prolong the life of this favourite fruit. Bananas are often stored in less-than-ideal locations, like a fruit bowl or too close to other fruits, which speeds up

their decay. Article continues below But one ordinary kitchen item could be a game-changer in extending the banana's lifespan: cling film. A food expert at The Kitchin suggests that

simply wrapping the film around the stems, where bananas emit ethylene, can slow down the ripening process. This expert, who experimented with several methods to extend the life of bananas,

rated this hack 8/10 - significantly higher than storing them in the fridge.