Hello lovelies, today I have another classic for you: banana bread with walnuts and chocolate. I can’t really tell you how many banana breads I have baked already, definitely many different versions. And meanwhile I can proudly say I have found the recipe that we like the most. Here I posted a recipe with white chocolate and cranberries before that you guys really liked a lot, too.
Today I have the classic recipe version for you with chocolate and walnuts. Just recently I had a discussion with friends whether banana bread should be moist or fluffy. The opinions varied greatly, as usual it’s just a matter of taste. However we like it fluffy, the bananas already make it juicy but none of us like it too mushy.
On the other hand it can never be too much chocolate. This is indeed the best thing that can happen to ripe bananas :-). As you can see I had a lot of fun with chocolate during the shooting, I sometimes forget myself!
As you can see on these pictures the banana bread will turn out very fluffy with a fine texture. If you like it a little healthier, you can of course leave out the chocolate. Or you can add dried fruits such as figs, dates or raisins. There is no limit to your fantasy.
Banana bread can easily be frozen. I therefore cut it in thick slices and so I have a nice treat for unexpected visitors. Simply defreeze them in a toaster – very delicious when it’s still warm.
Banana bread is definitely my favorite way of using ripe bananas. I have to admit I hardly ever eat bananas pure. But I could bath in banana bread :-). So far everyone liked it, especially the kids. I hope you will try this recipe too. I’m excited to hear if you like it.
if you have caught the banana bread bug, be sure to try my other versions too: the banana bread with plums and hazelnuts is wonderfully autumnal, the peanut butter banana bread is extra nutty and creamy, and the chai banana bread adds a special touch with warm spices. And yes, banana bread is allowed to be breakfast: spread with peanut butter, a slice has a firm spot among my 12 vegan protein breakfasts.
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