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Chef John's Banana Bread

Chef John's Banana Bread

Cost $6.5, save $8

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  • 70 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • Cooking spray
    • 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 🧁 1 cup white sugar
    • 🧈 ½ cup butter, softened
    • 🍌 3 ripe bananas, mashed
    • 🥚 2 large eggs
    • 🥛 1 tablespoon milk
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🌰 1 cup chopped walnuts
    • 🍫 ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Coat a 9x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

2

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.

3

Beat together sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add mashed bananas and mix until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in milk and vanilla.

4

Stir in flour mixture, walnuts, and chocolate chips until just incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Tap pan on the counter to release any air pockets.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes.

6

Let rest in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bread from the pan, then slice and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

334

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 44
    Carbs
  • 17
    Fats

💡 Make sure to use ripe bananas as they add natural sweetness and flavor.Avoid overmixing the batter after adding the dry ingredients to ensure a light texture.You can replace walnuts with pecans or omit them if you prefer a nut-free version.Chocolate chips can be optional or replaced with dark chocolate chunks for a richer taste.Store leftover banana bread tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or foil to retain moisture.