Ingredients for The Best Banana Bread Or Muffins
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make The Best Banana Bread Or Muffins
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease four 9x5 inch loaf pans or line 60 muffin tins.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork. Add to the wet ingredients along with ½ cup water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
- Mix well until just combined.
- Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (or both!), if desired.
- For loaves: Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- For muffins: Fill muffin tins about ¾ full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
65g
Fat
18g
Carbs
9g
