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    Banana Bread with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips

    Oct 2, 2006 · Modified: Jan 1, 2022 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

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    Banana Bread - Andrea Meyers

    Of all the after school snacks our boys enjoy, this banana bread is at the top of their list, and they are always excited when we make it. I searched for a very long time for a recipe that satisfied me. Some recipes turned out too dry, while others were so moist that the inside took forever to finish cooking (or never did). After many, many banana bread experiments, I settled on this recipe, and this is our favorite banana bread recipe now. My family loves it and my boys can't keep their fingers away when I sliced it.

    I buy bags of overripe bananas at our neighborhood grocery store every week. They collect all the bananas on display that have brown spots and sell them for about 20 cents a pound, which is about a third of the regular price. We don't mind because those bananas are soft and sweet, perfect for baking and smoothies.

    Banana Bread - Andrea Meyers

    Recipe Notes

    The bread freezes well, so if you have a lot of extra bananas, make a couple loaves to save for later. Just allow it to cool completely, wrap it well in plastic wrap, and store in freezer bags.

    [Updated August 2014.]

    Banana Bread - Andrea Meyers
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    Banana Bread with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips

    Makes 1 loaf.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: banana, chocolate, eggs, quick breads, walnuts, yogurt
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 315kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • stand mixer with paddle attachment
    • medium bowl
    • 9×5 loaf pan, greased
    • wire cooling rack

    Ingredients

    • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 overripe bananas (mashed)
    • ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt (or sour cream)
    • 1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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    Preparation

    • Preheat oven to 350° F/175° C.
    • In the bowl of the stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, banana, and yogurt.
    • In the medium bowl, sift together the flour, soda, and salt. By hand, fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture just until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, or the bread won’t peak.
    • Fold in the nuts.
    • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for about 10 minutes, then remove and finish cooling on a rack. Keep in the refrigerator. Can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Eliza says

      October 02, 2006 at 1:30 pm

      That sounds delicious! My husband has been begging for banana bread for the longest time and I don't have a decent recipe so I can't wait to try this one out on him.

      Reply
    2. Real Top Chef says

      October 05, 2006 at 10:05 am

      ooooo, yummy!

      nice site....bookmarking you!

      Reply
    3. PrissyCook says

      October 08, 2006 at 7:04 pm

      Glad you're back! I can't wait to try this recipe. For a quick variation, I use unsaled trail mix (one with cranberries for fall).

      Reply
    4. jan green says

      May 28, 2010 at 5:32 am

      Am very interested in this recipe. Can it be made in a bread machine and what weight is the bread when finished. Many thanks Jan

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 28, 2010 at 9:25 am

        Good question Jan. I've never made it in a bread machine, nor do I own one anymore, so I'm not really sure.

        Reply

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    1. 35 Banana Bread Recipes To Try: Yum! : TipNut.com says:
      August 6, 2009 at 3:04 pm

      [...] Banana Bread Recipe: (as seen in picture) I searched for a very long time for a banana bread recipe that satisfied me. Some recipes turned out too dry, and others were so moist that the inside took forever to finish cooking (or never did). After many, many banana bread experiments, I settled on this recipe, and this is our “house” banana bread recipe now. My family loves it, and my boys can’t keep their fingers off of it when I’m cutting slices. Recipe found at Andrea’s Recipes. [...]

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