Best Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Best Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 11/2 cups all-purpose flour; 11/4 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 1/3 cup mascarpone; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 large eggs; 4 large very ripe bananas, mashed (about 11/2 cups); 1/2 cup chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (optional); 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
11/2 cups all-purpose flour
11/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/3 cup mascarpone
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
4 large very ripe bananas, mashed (about 11/2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Lightly coat a 8 1/2x4 1/2"" loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a generous overhang on long sides. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.", "Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat brown sugar, mascarpone, and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend after each addition and scraping down sides and bottom of bowl as needed.", "Reduce speed to low, add flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Add bananas and mix just until combined. Fold in chocolate and/or walnuts, if using. Scrape batter into prepared pan; smooth top.", "Bake bread until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let bread cool in pan 1 hour. Turn out bread and let cool completely (if you can resist) before slicing."]

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick vegetable oil spray, 11/2 cups all-purpose flour, 11/4 teaspoons baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Best Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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