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Banana Bread

This easy banana bread recipe is a delightful mix of soft, moist bread filled with ripe bananas, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy nuts, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas (mashed) Make sure the bananas are very ripe for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Can be substituted with dried fruits.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans) Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This banana bread is delicious on its own, but can be enjoyed with butter or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.