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Joanna Gaines After School Banana Bread Recipe

Joanna Gaines After School Banana Bread Recipe

Sara Collins
The Joanna Gaines After School Banana Bread Recipe is soft, sweet and full of banana flavor. It is the perfect snack after a busy day. This easy bread tastes warm and cozy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
  

Prepare the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line your loaf pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the pan for easy removal later.

Mash the Bananas

  • Place the ripe bananas in a large bowl. Mash them well with a fork. Keep going until mostly smooth.

Add the Wet Ingredients

  • Pour in the melted butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix everything until smooth and creamy.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir well so every ingredient spreads evenly.

Combine the Mixtures

  • Slowly add the dry mixture into the banana mixture. Stir gently with a spatula. Do not overmix the batter.

Add Walnuts and Chocolate Chips

  • Fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips. Stir only a few times. This keeps the bread soft.

Pour into the Pan

  • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Spread the top gently with a spatula until even.

Bake the Bread

  • Bake the banana bread for 55 minutes. The top should look golden. A toothpick should come out clean.

Cool Before Slicing

  • Remove the bread from the oven. Let it cool for 15 minutes. Then move it to a rack.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter. This can make the bread heavy.
  • Add extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
  • If you dislike walnuts, leave them out.
  • You can use pecans instead of walnuts.
  • Check the bread after 50 minutes.
  • Cover the top with foil if it browns too fast.
  • Let the bread cool before slicing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
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