Healthier Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread (With Chocolate Chips!) Recipe

Name: Healthier Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread (With Chocolate Chips!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour (Starbucks had just regular flour); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1/2 cup raw honey (Starbucks used 1 1/8 c. white sugar); 1/4 cup stevia (or omit and just use 3/4 c. honey); 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Starbucks didn't have this but we like cinnamon); 1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil (Starbucks used vegetable oil); 2 tablespoons buttermilk, substitute (put 1/2 tbsp white vinegar in a 1/2 c. measuring cup and fill to top with skim milk, let sit 5 min t); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Starbucks had 1/2 tsp); 3 bananas, ripe and mashed; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups whole wheat flour (Starbucks had just regular flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup raw honey (Starbucks used 1 1/8 c. white sugar)
1/4 cup stevia (or omit and just use 3/4 c. honey)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (Starbucks didn't have this but we like cinnamon)
1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil (Starbucks used vegetable oil)
2 tablespoons buttermilk, substitute (put 1/2 tbsp white vinegar in a 1/2 c. measuring cup and fill to top with skim milk, let sit 5 min t)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Starbucks had 1/2 tsp)
3 bananas, ripe and mashed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

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1) Preheat oven to 325. Grease (with plenty of butter) a 9x5x3 loaf pan. May want to use parchment piece under bread to help lift out.
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2) In small bowl, blend flour, baking soda and salt (set aside).
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3) In medium bowl, mix egg, honey, stevia, cinnamon and coconut oil until combined.
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4) Add flour mixture to egg mixture and blend.
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5) In large bowl, mash bananas and stir in vanilla and buttermilk. Add other mixture to large bowl and mix well (don't over mix).
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6) Fold 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (and optional chocolate chips) in and pour into greased loaf pan.
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7) Top batter with remaining 1/3 cup walnuts (and choc. chips if desired).
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8) Bake for about 1 hour until toothpick comes out clean. After about 10-15 min remove loaf from pan and cool on rack (can loosen sides with spatula if need to).

989

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole wheat flour (Starbucks had just regular flour), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Healthier Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread (With Chocolate Chips!) falls under the General 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.

Healthier Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread (With Chocolate Chips!)

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