Description
Learn how to make easy ingredient substitutions in Chrissy Teigen’s famous banana bread recipe! This guide covers banana, butter, sugar, and flour swaps for a delicious and customizable treat. Perfect for using what you have on hand or catering to dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (or substitute: vegetable oil, coconut oil, applesauce)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or substitute: brown sugar, honey, maple syrup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or substitute: gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, oat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in chocolate chips or nuts, if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.
- If using liquid sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, reduce other liquids by 1-2 tablespoons.
- When using gluten-free flour, add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum for improved texture.
- Adjust baking time as needed based on your oven.
- Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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