Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Pecans

 



In the video that accompanies this blog, I use the following: 

1 stick butter, melted in microwave in large-ish bowl

equal measures of flour and sugar (about a cup)

2 eggs. (I've made this with 1 egg and it's ok)

about a teaspoon of baking soda

sprinklings of salt

3 bananas (you could also add peeled apples or other fruit or even 4 bananas...2 bananas ends up being a little low on the bananas)

vanilla. A splash.  I used a cap in the video, but I've just poured some in, too, and it really helps the flavor. 

pecans (about half the measure of flour, but more is also good; walnuts also taste good in this.)

choc chips (about the same measure as flour)

Throw all but the pecans and chocolate into the bowl with softened/melted butter. Beat with a mixer, then spoon in the nuts and chips.  

Pour into a greased and floured 8x8 pan.  (Loaf pan is not so good -- it doesn't cook as well)

325 degrees for 50 minutes.  If you use smaller containers, it will cook more quickly.  It will turn a lovely deep brown on top, it will leave the sides of the pan, and it will bounce back when you poke at it. 


Comments

  1. Ms PeachMay 8, 2022 at 2:13 PM

    I just made this dish but with 2 soft bananas and some cubed (and peeled) apples and no chocolate. I put it in an 8x8 inch pan for 50 minutes. It was great!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

CwM: That Quinoa Recipe (TQR)

Image
  This recipe is Liza's favorite for its deep, satisfying flavor; its flexibility makes it one of my favorites. It's easy to make into a hearty vegan dish, and it's easy to make this a family favorite by including vegetables that strike your particular fancy. I put butternut squash in it for Paul; I  eliminate onions when making it for Liza. I add extra fresh spinach when I'm thinking of my own preferences. This post follows the casserole made in my youtube video -- not quite vegetarian, however, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth and it's vegetarian.  Leave out the cheese on top and it's vegan.  Directions: dry, uncooked quinoa: About 1 cup broth (Chicken or vegetable): about 2 cups or twice the quinoa. Place these in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and let simmer until the quinoa absorbs all the liquid (about 15 minutes, but keep an eye on it, stirring occasionally.) Vegetables:  The first three are pretty critical for the flavor we like in th...
Read more

Paul's Birthday Cake: The Kahlua Cake

Image
Link to the video: Kahlua Cake  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WwE5D3yRmM&ab_channel=JeanMariner We found the cake tastes best when it's made a day in advance.  So the plan for the cake:  350 degrees, buttered and floured bundt pan.  Mix in a large bowl:  1 stick of butter, melted 1 C vanilla yogurt (or sour cream) 1 C amaretto or coffee liquor 4 eggs 1 box chocolate cake mix 1 box chocolate pudding mix (doesn't seem to matter if it's instant or not) Stir well, then add about 1 C of chocolate chips.  Pour into the prepared bundt pan.  Bake for 50 minutes.   With about 20 minutes remaining, make the syrup. melt 1 stick of butter in a saucepan.  Add about a cup of sugar, stir and let bubble. Add a tablespoon or two of cocoa powder of any kind, keep stirring and let bubble for 10 or so minutes (keep stirring!)  Then add a cup of coffee/amaretto liquor mixture. Add this early and boil off the alcohol if you want less alcohol, add ...
Read more