Starbucks Banana Nut Bread From Scratch

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique taste.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds provide crunch and are nut-free for allergies.

Choose 2 large overripe bananas (or 4 medium/small bananas) for the recipe.

Peel the bananas and transfer them into a bowl.

Mash the bananas using a potato masher or fork until smooth.

Crack open 2 large eggs and add them to the mashed bananas.

Add 1/3 cup (75 grams) of plain yogurt and 1/2 cup (110 grams) of oil to the banana mixture and mix well.

Add 3/4 cup of brown sugar to the mixture and combine thoroughly.

Add 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) of salt, 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon (4 grams) of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon (4 grams) of vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until incorporated.

Add 2 cups (240 grams) of all-purpose flour to the banana mixture and mix gently to combine, being careful not to overmix.

Add 3/4 cup of chopped almonds, reserving half for garnish, and mix well.

Transfer the batter into a 5x7 inch loaf pan and tap the pan to release any air bubbles.

Garnish the top of the batter with the reserved almonds.

Bake the banana bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, cover the bread with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Use a toothpick to check if the bread is cooked through before removing it from the oven.

Cooking Techniques

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