Best Ever Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 100 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 3-4 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Method

1. 01

   Prepare the Batter

2. 02

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. 03

   Grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

4. 04

   In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using a hand mixer, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon until light and fluffy.

5. 05

   Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

6. 06

   Mix in the vanilla extract.

7. 07

   Mash the bananas with a fork and add them to the batter.

8. 08

   Add the Dry Ingredients

9. 09

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

10. 10

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture until just combined.

11. 11

    Fold in the chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, and mini chocolate chips. Be careful not to overmix.

12. 12

    Bake

13. 13

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

14. 14

    Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

15. 15

    Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

16. 16

    Around Our Table Tip

17. 17

    Do not overmix the batter once you add the flour. Stir just until everything comes together. That is the secret to a soft, tender banana bread.

18. 18

    Make It Your Own

19. 19

    Replace the walnuts with pecans.

20. 20

    Add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before baking.

21. 21

    Leave out the chocolate chips for a more traditional loaf.

22. 22

    Add orange zest for a fresh citrus twist.