Claire Saffitz Makes Ultimate Banana Bread (Double-Caramelized!) | Dessert Person

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds provide crunch and are nut-free.

Preheat the griddle over medium heat across two burners.

Cut the bananas crosswise and then lengthwise to create quarters.

Sprinkle sugar on the cut side of the banana quarters and place them sugared side down on the griddle.

Caramelize the bananas until they are soft and browned, then transfer to a bowl.

Mash the caramelized bananas until you have about 1 cup of puree.

In a bowl, mix the mashed bananas with sour cream and room temperature eggs.

In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, malted milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and kosher salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper and melted butter.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the oven.

Once baked, slice the banana bread and griddle the slices until caramelized.

Cooking Techniques

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