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Moist and delicious Buttermilk Banana Bread with chocolate chips and nuts.

Buttermilk Banana Bread

A moist and tender banana bread recipe that uses buttermilk for a rich flavor and cozy aroma, perfect for using up spotty bananas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bread
  • 3 pieces Very ripe bananas The kind with lots of brown spots
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Full fat is great
  • 2 cups All purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt A pinch
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar or a mix can also be used
  • 2 pieces Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Melted butter or neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Optional add-ins
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For nutty and spiced version
  • 1/2 cup Chopped nuts Such as walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 F and grease a standard loaf pan. Line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl, leaving a few small lumps for better texture.
  3. Whisk in the sugar, eggs, melted butter (or oil), vanilla, and buttermilk until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in any optional add-ins like cinnamon, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 to 65 minutes. Start checking at 50 minutes; a toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store at room temperature wrapped tightly for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For freezing, slice before wrapping individually in plastic wrap and placing in a freezer bag for up to 2-3 months.