Banana nut bread

Would you know it, another banana recipe! The classic banana bread has become a staple in the “loaf” family of breads, causing the debate- is it a bread or is it a cake? Either way, it is delicious. With so many variations and additions to the classic released by Pillsbury and then shortly after Chiquita’s own, I’ve experimented and tried just about most. The below recipe is one that delivers every time. Spoiler alert, my secret ingredient: orange zest.

What you’ll need

For these quantities, you will want to use a 9x5x3 loaf pan. Two mixing bowls needed, for wet and dry ingredients that will ultimately be combined. A spatula to gently fold the ingredients together helps create a more moist bread.

Most importantly, overly ripe bananas should be used. Banana bread is good, but what makes it GREAT is when it is as moist as possible. Using overly ripe, black bananas creates a moist bread and adds that sought-after banana flavor. Note, frozen bananas can work too.

Optional additions

Chocolate chips- I understand if you do, chocolate makes everything better

Coconut flakes- for that extra chewiness

Dried fruits- especially great during the Holiday season

More nuts- more is better, no? Just be careful of too much of a good thing and know that walnuts are the preferred flavor combination.

More bananas to use? Check out these banana cupcakes.