Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper then grease the parchment paper with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour with the sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set the bowl aside.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the diced apples with 1 Tablespoon flour, tossing until they’re thoroughly coated. Fold in the diced apples then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top liberally with sanding sugar (optional).

Step 6

Bake the bread for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring the loaf to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 7

Any variety of apple will work, but I prefer Granny Smith apples because they add a touch of tang to the bread.

Step 8

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