Banana Bread
11:40 AMA couple weeks ago, my friend Aileen brought homemade banana bread to our bible study session. It was absolutely delicious, and I knew that I needed to try my hand at making it. I only recently discovered this delightful sweet treat. Growing up in an Asian household, my dessert was usually just fruit. So, I didn't indulge in baked goods that often. In college, I have more opportunities to try all sorts of cuisine that I am usually unfamiliar with.
I love bananas, but they go bad so quickly! This quick and easy banana bread allows me to use my overripe bananas so that I don't have to throw them out. The weather in Irvine has been a little chilly recently, so I think it is the perfect weather to enjoy this special treat. I like to up the ante with my banana bread by including walnuts and chocolate chips (both of which are optional). It's a special touch that I like to add and the chocolate chips definitely satisfy my sweet tooth. Mmmmm absolutely delicious! Without further ado, let's dive into baking this treat.
Banana Bread
Yield: 1 Loaf
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas
1/2 cup butter; melted
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup walnuts; roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Butter your loaf tin or tray to prevent sticking. Sprinkle some sugar over the buttered tray.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas together until it reaches a smooth consistency. Add the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, sugar and sour cream.
- Once the liquid ingredients are thoroughly combined, stir in the all purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt until well-combined.
- Gently fold in walnuts and chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tray/tin.
- Pop the tray/tin into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. To check that it is fully cooked, take a toothpick and insert it into the center of the tin/tray. If it comes out clean, it's ready to eat.
- Serve the banana bread with fresh whipped cream and enjoy! :)
Good Luck,
Em
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