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4 Ways to Make Your Banana Bread Anything But Boring
Why not have the option to eat a piece of banana bread any time of the day to satisfy those cravings for the sweet and the savoury, without the guilt of eating chocolate for breakfast.
Since I'm the type to eat one piece of banana bread and then go back for five more, when I make banana bread–which is more often then I'd like to admit–I like to have a couple recipes with a variety of ingredients to choose from based on my mood that day.
Here are four recipes that I've fallen in love with, and I guarantee if you try them you will too: whether you're craving something sweet, a total health nut, looking for something to warm you up, or just looking for something to pair with your coffee in the morning. We've got you covered.
If you're craving something sweet
Classic Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 medium bananas
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
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If you're a total health nut
Zucchini and Walnut Banana Bread
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup liquid-state coconut oil canola or vegetable may be substituted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus additional if necessary see step 3 in directions
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup grated zucchini laid loosely in cup
- 2 medium bananas
- 1/2 cup walnuts
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If you want to warm up on a cold or rainy day
Blueberry and Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons half/half cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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And last, but not least, if you want something to go with your coffee at breakfast
Lemon Poppy Seed Banana Bread
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 medium bananas
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Lemon zest from one whole lemon
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#SpoonTip: Slice the banana bread and place individually in sandwich-size Ziploc bags for easy breakfasts or snacks that last.