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Banana Bread

Cultural Context

Banana bread is a popular quick bread that originated in the United States during the Great Depression. It became a staple in American households due to its simplicity and the ability to use overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. Today, it is enjoyed as a snack or dessert and can be found in various adaptations, including nut and chocolate chip variations.

AmericanUSdessert
50 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
3 ripe bananas
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup large semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Natural sweetener.

1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until there are some lumps.

3

Stir in 1/3 cup of melted unsalted butter.

4

Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 pinch of salt.

5

Add 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of white sugar, or adjust to your sweetness preference.

6

Crack 1 egg into the mixture and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then mix well.

7

Pour in 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and mix until combined.

8

Add 1 cup of large semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of walnuts, if desired, and mix again.

9

Pour the batter into a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan and spread it out evenly.

10

Optionally, sprinkle some chocolate chips and nuts on top.

11

Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.

12

Let cool slightly before attempting to remove from the pan.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

8x4 inch loaf panforkmixing bowlmeasuring cupsteaspoontoothpick

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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