Irresistible Banana Chocolate Chip Walnut Bread with Maple Glaze

Ingredients

- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for roasting.

2. Prepare the Loaf Pan
Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, ensuring all surfaces are evenly coated to prevent sticking.

3. Mash the Bananas
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth, leaving a few small chunks for texture.

4. Mix the Wet Ingredients
Add the melted butter, sugar, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.

5. Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Ensure even distribution of the baking soda and salt throughout the flour.

6. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can lead to dense bread.

7. Add Chocolate Chips and Walnuts
Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

8. Transfer to Loaf Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.

9. Oven Roast
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for uniform color and texture.

10. Cool the Bread
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Prepare Maple Glaze
Once the bread is cool, heat the maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat until warm and slightly thickened. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled banana bread.

12. Serve and Enjoy
Slice the bread and serve as a delightful snack.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT1H
1 hour

Total Time

- PT1H15M
1 hour and 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,400 kcal

Keywords

- Banana bread
- Chocolate chip
- Walnut
- Maple glaze
- Snack
- Easy recipe
- Banana walnut bread
- Oven roast
- Sweet bread
- Quick bread

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