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chunky monkey banana bread

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Amy H.
@Meave
Detroit, MI

Like regular banana bread, but better cause... chocolate!

(1 rating)
yield 8 +
prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For chunky monkey banana bread

  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2-3
    ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour (or for whole wheat, use whole wheat white flour)
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2/3 c
    dark chocolate chips
  • 2/3 c
    chopped walnuts

How To Make chunky monkey banana bread

  • 1
    Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • 2
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 3
    Stir in mashed bananas, milk and vanilla.
  • 4
    Combine flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
  • 5
    Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
  • 6
    Spoon batter into a greased and floured 9 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes.
  • 7
    Cool in pans for 5-10 minutes. Remove to wire wrack and cook completely.
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