Simple Banana Bread
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This banana bread is so simple: it comes together in 1 bowl, with minimal ingredients, and is perfectly moist, fluffy, and sweet. One secret to a fluffy banana bread is not to over stir once you add the flour, so make sure not to over mix to avoid a dense loaf. This recipe can be changed up to add any other add ins or flavorings that you like and I provide a note for how you can add in extra protein without compromising on taste or texture.
Special Equipment
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Open 1 banana and slice it in half lengthwise, then slice one of the halves in half again length wise so you have two long strips of banana. Set the slices aside to use as decoration on the top.
In a large mixing bowl add the remaining half banana and the other 3 bananas to a bowl and mash well with a fork so that most all lumps are gone.
Add all of the liquid ingredients to the mixing bowl including the lemon juice and with a mixing spoon or silicone spatula stir to combine.
Add the baking powder and baking soda and stir to combine. You’ll notice the mixture start to froth and get bubbly from the baking soda reacting with the lemon juice.
Add in the flour and fold to combine. Stir as little as possible just to incorporate the flour. Over mixing will result in a dense loaf. Add the dough to a silicone loaf pan, non-stick loaf pan, or pre-oiled loaf pan.
Evenly place the chocolate chunks on top and slightly push them into the dough and then top with the banana slices.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Then, let completely cool, or for at least 10 minutes, before slicing. This will allow the bread to firm up. Enjoy! I also love to pre-slice this and freeze in a re-usable ziplock bag to take out one slice at a time.