There are numerous varieties of banana bread. However, this version is attractive, with a distinct flavor and texture. If the Jamaican phrase “tek yuh hand and mek fashion” were a dish, it would be our BANANA SORREL BREAD RECIPE. With less than ten ingredients easily found in a pantry, you and your family can enjoy this simple purple loaf sweet treat as a healthier snack or dessert.
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Banana Sorrel Bread Recipe: A Purple Loaf.
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Banana Sorrel Bread Recipe: A Purple Loaf.
Equipment
- Bread Loaf Pan (8 x 4)
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
- Whisk or Hand Mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
Purred Sorrel Ingredients
- 1 Bag Dried Sorrel (3½ ounces)
- 1½ cups Water
- ¼ cup Jamaican White Rum (optional)
Banana Sorrel Ingredients
- 2 medium Bananas, extra ripe.
- ½ cup Pureed Sorrel
- 1 cup Old Fashion Rolled Oats
- ½ cup All Purpose Flower
- 2 small Eggs
- ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 tsps. Cinnamon Powder
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1½ tsps. Vanilla Extract
- 1 can Oil Spray
- ½ cup Water, room temperature
- 1 tsp. Salt
Instructions
Let's Make The Sorrel Puree
- You may find the recipe for Sorrel Bundit Cake HERE. Sorrel puree is easy to make. In a covered saucepan, boil dried sorrel in 1 ½ cups water for 3-5 minutes.
- Dump the warm sorrel in a blender or food processor. Puree the cooked sorrel petals until smooth and creamy. I added roughly ¼ cup of Jamaican White rum as a preservative agent. However, this step is optional and you can use your favorite rum.Allow the pureed sorrel to cool before spooning it into a glass jar and storing it in the refrigerator.
Easy Banana Sorrel Bread
- Preheat the oven to 350 ℉
- In a mixing bowl, mash two extra ripe bananas with a whisk or fork. To the mashed bananas, combine the eggs, cinnamon powder, water, vanilla essence, salt, and vegetable oil. In this recipe, I used olive oil, but you can use any oil you choose.
- Using a whisk or hand mixer, combine all of the ingredients until you get an even reddish-purple batter. Mix in the brown sugar until dissolved throughout the batter.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and rolled oats with the banana sorrel batter. Use the whisk to completely combine the wet and dry ingredients.
- Grease an 8 by 4 inches Bread Loaf Pan with an Oil Spray. You may also use vegetable oil. Pour the banana sorrel batter into the loaf pan. This step is optional, I topped the banana sorrel bread with a few maraschino cherries as a decorative element.
- Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Remove and let the purple loaf cool before slicingPurple loaf serves approximately 6 people.
Baking Tips
- I like banana bread that is dense in texture. If you like a lighter texture loaf, in this recipe use 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and ½ cup rolled oats.To make this recipe gluten-free, consider replacing the all-purpose flour with Cassava Flour. I have used this flour before in baking, but have not experimented with using it in this recipe
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I just finished reading this blog, and I’m absolutely intrigued by the BANANA SORREL BREAD RECIPE. The way it combines the simplicity of banana bread with a unique twist of flavor and texture is brilliant. I love how you’ve tied in the Jamaican phrase “tek yuh hand and mek fashion” to describe this dish—it adds such a personal touch. With just a few pantry ingredients, this recipe offers a beautiful and healthier treat that I can’t wait to try. The idea of a purple loaf is not only appealing but also creative. Fantastic job on making this recipe both accessible and special!
Thank you, Unique Places. I appreciate your comment.
This packs a punch of serious flavor!
It definitely does, Lauren.
This looks like a treat I would much on quite a bit!
Thank you
I heard of this dish before, but I never seen the recipe. Thank you for sharing because banana sorrel bread looks good.
Thank you, Lanae
Interesting combination of tastes. I like bananas but I’ve never liked sorrel… I’m wondering if I could like it…
Appreciate you, Miss Simplicity. Give my Banana Sorrel Bread a try. I believe you will love it.
I will definitely be trying this banana sorrel bread! I can imagine how delicious it would be with the sorrels and the hint of Jamaican rum. I love reading your blog and learning about the Jamaican food culture, it’s very interesting to me! Thanks for another great recipe. :)
Thank you Jenna for your your comment and star rating. Hope you get to make it some day. Incased you missed it, here is my blog on the health benefits of drinking sorrel drink: https://www.food-explora.com/jamaican-sorrel-drink-health-benefits-of-sorrel/
Ahh, I’m feeling hungry to see this!
Thanks for visiting Dipak
This looks yummy! I love Banana bread so much. I’ve never heard of Sorrell. Is it like tea? That would be a lovely combo :)
Thank you for visiting, Lindsay. Sorrel is traditionally used to make a delicious drink. See recipe here: https://www.food-explora.com/jamaican-sorrel-drink-health-benefits-of-sorrel/ but sorel has become increasing popular in cakes, sauces. Here I have introduced my banana sorrel bread.
I love your recipes. You always combine ingredients that I would never have thought of. I can’t wait to try your version of banana bread. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Ginger. I love to experiment with traditional recipes and make them my own.
I’m a huge fan of baking banana bread, so I’m looking forward to trying this delicious sounding recipe!
Enjoy when you do, Adam. Thanks for visiting and star rating.
Gotta try this some day!
Hope you try my sorrel banana bread recipe. You will love it, Ella.
OMG, this is a must try recipe. Two of my favorite things put together: Banana and Sorrel. You definitely can’t go wrong with this one. Brings back so many fond memories of my childhood.
Give my sorrel banana bread a try, I promise you are going to love it.
Wow, this looks delicious. And the cherries are a perfect topping.
Thank you, Amy
What a really great recipe idea for some tasty banana bread, it sounds delicious! I love how inventive this is with the combination of flavours too.
Thank you, Molly. Appreciate the comment and star rating. Hope you get to make the sorrel banana bread.
I love banana bread. I love sorrel. This is a no-brainer for me! Pinned.
Thank you, Carolyn. I hope you get to make it soon. You are going to love it.
Wow! I’ve never heard of this! Added to my list of recipes I want to try! :)
Hope you get to try my sorrel banana bread someday, Kali. You are going to love it.
It looks so delicious and easy to make. Banana bread goes perfectly with tea
Thank you, Diomayra
This sounds & looks amazing! I’ve never used sorrel. I’m wondering if I can get it in the grocery store? Will look into it.
Thanks Kelly. You can get the sorrel on Amazon Fresh, link is in my recipe post.
I actually had some bananas that I needed to use when I stumbled upon your recipe. Another keeper…thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Vaisahli. Enjoy making my banana bread.