Banana bread

Banana bread

@manu-food-writer

Simple and quick banana bread with very ripe Chiquita bananas (including frozen ones). Do not throw away bananas with dark peels: they are perfect for this soft and fragrant cake. Tip: store overripe bananas in the freezer.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 65 min
Preparation: 10 min
Country: Stati Uniti d'America

Ingredients

No. of servings
  • For the recipe (6 servings)
  • Very ripe bananas (frozen and then thawed)4 Units
  • Ripe banana (for garnish)1 Unit
  • Wheat flour250 g
  • Brown sugar150 g
  • Baking powder4 Teaspoons
  • Nutritional values per serving
  • Calories319 Units
  • Fat12 g
  • Saturated fat7 g
  • Carbohydrates46 g
  • Sugars27 g
  • Fiber3 g
  • Protein5 g
  • Salt0 g
  • Chocolate chips30 g

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 5

    Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or spray it with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.

  2. STEP 2 OF 5

    Allow the very ripe bananas to thaw if they were frozen, peel them, and mash them with a fork until smooth.

  3. STEP 3 OF 5

    In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the flour, baking powder, and chocolate chips.

  4. STEP 4 OF 5

    Slice one banana for garnish and add a few chocolate chips.

  5. STEP 5 OF 5

    Bake for 50 minutes.

Suggestions

  • Loaf pan

  • Parchment paper

  • Bowls

  • Whisk or spoon

  • Fork

  • Cooling rack

General information

More information

Vegetarian recipe. Approximate total time: 75 minutes. Store at room temperature for 2–3 days or in the refrigerator for 4–5 days; it can be frozen in slices.

Origin

Stati Uniti d'America

Analysis

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