WALNUT CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD

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Baking this bread is a good way to use fruit that has been languishing on the counter during the week. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more delicious the bread will be.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 very ripe bananas, peeled
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. fine sea salt
6 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 6 oz pkg.
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Line bottom and long sides of pan with parchment paper. Butter the top of the parchment. Dust pan with flour, tapping out excess. Using a fork, mash bananas in a bowl. You should have about 1 cup. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. In a third bowl, using handheld mixer on high speed, beat together butter and sugar til light in color an texture, about 3 minutes. Gradually beat in eggs and then the mashed bananas. Reduce speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with the sour cream in 2 additions, beginning and ending with flour mixture and stopping to scrape down bowl as needed. Beat til smooth. Fold in chocolate chips and half of the walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining walnuts on top. Bake til toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer to wire rack and let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Turn out onto rack and remove paper. Invert again and let cool completely. Cut into slices and serve warm or at room temperature. Photo and recipe courtesy Breakfast Comforts

Zaid Momani
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This is the best banana bread recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and the walnuts and chocolate chips add a perfect touch. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mukhmadziab Mukhmadziab
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I wasn't a big fan of this banana bread. I found it to be too sweet and dense.


Courtney Jenkins
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread is moist and flavorful, and the walnuts and chocolate chips add a delicious crunch. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Aarun Gupta
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mohammad Rasel 003
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This bread was a little too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Hadiza Mohammed
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I've tried many banana bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's moist, flavorful, and the walnuts and chocolate chips add the perfect touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Okoro Chinedu
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


Bonnie Oppelt
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This is my go-to banana bread recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the combination of walnuts and chocolate chips.


HOGALALLA
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I love this recipe! The bread is always moist and flavorful. I often add dried cranberries or blueberries to the batter for a little extra flavor.


Tania Dale
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The recipe was a bit confusing to follow, but the bread turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


mdsakil khan
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I tried this recipe and the bread turned out too sweet for me. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Bilal Bablo
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The bread was a little dry for my taste, but overall it was still good.


Agnes Ezimedu
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I've made this banana bread a few times now and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the walnuts and chocolate chips add a nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Johnathan Unseld
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This recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great! I added a little extra cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter, which gave it a delicious warm flavor.


Shawn Yuncker
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I wasn't sure how the walnut, chocolate chip and banana combination would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors blended together perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Musa Alpha
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I made this banana bread and it was a huge hit! My family loved it.


Minul Hasan
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This walnut chocolate chip banana bread turned out better than I expected! The bread was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The walnuts added a nice crunch, and the chocolate chips were a delicious addition. Will definitely