Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread. My daughter-in-law made this banana bread for me. This is my all time favorite version and I have tried many over the years. The chocolate put the bread positively off the charts.
It's time to use up those frozen bananas and make the BEST banana bread ever. This delicious chocolate walnut banana bread is a yummy way to use very ripe bananas that would otherwise go to waste. I love me some banana bread in the mornings with my coffee. You can cook Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread using 10 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread
- Prepare 2 cups of all purpose flour.
- It's 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
- It's 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of butter (room temperature).
- You need 3/4 cup of light brown sugar.
- Prepare 2 of eggs.
- You need 3 of large very ripe bananas (don't mash until ready to mix).
- Prepare 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
- It's 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- You need 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.
A little melted butter on top and I'm in breakfast heaven! Miss A and Coach definitely don't object either. 🙂. One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. Add in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° & spray a glass 9×5 loaf pan with non stick spray..
- In a large bowl sift together all the dry ingredients except walnuts (flour, salt, baking powder, and cocoa.) I sifted mine 3 times. This will ensure all your ingredients mix well and you won't overwork the batter..
- In a separate bowl use a hand mixer to blend all the wet ingredients until smooth (eggs, butter, vanilla, and brown sugar.) Set aside and mash your bananas with a fork (a few chunks are ok.) Once mashed combine bananas with the wet ingredients. Add the walnuts and give a quick stir..
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet. I recommend doing this in batches. I did 4 batches, gently folding each with a spatula. Stir just enough to combine. You don't want to overwork the batter because it will result in a dense bread. Pour into prepared dish and place on center rack in oven..
- Bake at 350° for about an hour. Check for doneness by inserting a small knife or a wooden skewer into the center. It's done if it comes out clean. Ovens vary so cooking time may be a little different..
- Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 30 minutes. After that remove from pan and cool for another hour on a rack..
Deliciously moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with walnuts, perfect for using up those ripe bananas. Using a wooden spoon beat the butter and sugar together until you have a smooth mixture. In a small bowl mash the bananas with a fork. Walnuts star in this easy-to-make Banana Walnut Bread recipe from Food Network Kitchen. Banana bread is easy to make-just a few simple steps-and irresistible to eat.