The Best Sweet Plantain Bread with Nutmeg, Coconut & Rum 🍞 Easy Banana Bread Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor while reducing saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can enhance moisture and flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate offers antioxidants with less sugar.

Prepare the dry mixture by mixing together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.

Blend the ripe plantain with water until smooth, measuring out about 1 cup of puree.

In a mixing bowl, combine the oil and sour cream, then add the sugar and mix until it reaches a frosting consistency.

Add the eggs one at a time, whisking until well combined after each addition.

Stir in the plantain puree, coconut milk, and rum (if using), and mix until well combined.

Add the fresh vanilla bean or vanilla extract and mix again.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined without overmixing.

Butter the loaf pan and dust it with flour to prevent sticking.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake at 350°F for about 25 to 40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Let cool before serving, optionally topping with crushed walnuts.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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