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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 large ripe bananas
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips

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

Peel and mash 3 large ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.

2

In a larger bowl, mix 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup light brown sugar until combined.

3

Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture and whisk together.

4

Sift in 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the bowl.

5

Stir the mixture until evenly blended using a spoon or spatula.

6

Optionally, fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips or 1 cup of toasted walnut pieces.

7

Grease a loaf pan and pour the batter into it.

8

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

9

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before turning it out to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlloaf pansifterspoon or spatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Banana Loaf

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