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Easy Kid-Approved Fudgy Banana Bread with Walnuts

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This fudgy banana bread with walnuts and chocolate chips is a kid-approved treat that stays moist for days. It’s simple to make with pantry ingredients and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups or 360 ml)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113 grams)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 grams)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (90 grams)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (60 grams)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan lightly with butter or nonstick spray, then line it with a strip of parchment paper that hangs over the two long sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the three ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of mashed banana.
  3. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the 1/2 cup of butter. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes so it is warm but not hot.
  4. To the mashed bananas, add the melted butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
  5. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold together gently until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Add the 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the batter. Fold them in with 4-5 strokes. Reserve a small handful of chocolate chips to sprinkle on top.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top, pressing them gently into the batter.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. The top should be deep golden brown and cracked.
  10. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Then use the parchment paper handles to lift the bread out and transfer to the wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter. Use bananas that are almost black for best sweetness. Toast the walnuts for deeper flavor. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling. For even baking, tent the pan with foil after 40 minutes if the top browns too quickly.

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