This is one of my favourite desserts to bake because it makes the entire house smell amazing. This is not only a dessert, but also a delicious snack, or breakfast with a cold glass of milk. Most banana breads use a whole cup of sugar and sour cream. This recipe is on the lighter side because it uses buttermilk to replace the sour cream, which makes it less fattening. Ripe bananas are naturally very sweet so you do not need a lot of sugar. Chocolate chips make it irresistible!

Banana Bread

2015-01-16 17:45:49

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 20 min

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

1. 1 ½ cups unbleached flour
2. ¾ cup sugar
3. 1 stick of butter, softened (1 teaspoon reserved for greasing the pan)
4. 2 large eggs, room temperature
5. 1 teaspoon baking soda
6. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
7. ½ cup buttermilk, shaken
8. 1 ½ cups very ripe bananas, crushed (3-4 bananas)
9. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10. ½ cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan with the reserved teaspoon of butter.
2. In an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the remaining butter and sugar. One at a time add the eggs and beat until combined.
3. Add the banana, buttermilk, and vanilla to the butter egg mixture and mix until smooth (a few lumps of banana are ok).
4. Whisk the flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add to the liquid mixture and combine just until moistened (Do not over mix). Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Remove from oven and cool for a half hour then remove loaf from pan. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

1. If you are looking for a healthier filling, try opting for walnuts or pecans instead of chocolate chips.

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