Description
Unlock the secrets to Chrissy Teigen’s unique banana bread recipe! This moist and flavorful bread features ripe bananas, instant vanilla pudding, chocolate chunks, and nuts for an unforgettable treat. Learn how to make this internet-famous recipe with our step-by-step guide.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and instant vanilla pudding mix.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use very ripe bananas. The darker the better!
- Don’t overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough bread.
- Add a streusel topping for extra sweetness and texture.
- Adjust baking time as needed, as ovens vary.
- 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: 30mg
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