Indulge in this Banana, Walnut, and Dark Chocolate Loaf, a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the rich, nutty flavor of walnuts and the decadence of dark chocolate. This loaf is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any time of the day.
Why You’ll Love This:
- The combination of bananas and dark chocolate creates a deliciously sweet and rich flavor.
- Walnuts add a satisfying crunch and nuttiness to each bite.
- Versatile recipe: you can substitute nuts or exclude them as per your preference.
- Ideal for breakfast, a snack, or as a dessert.
Ingredients:
- 150g butter
- 90g brown sugar
- 8g vanilla extract
- 50g honey
- 2g cinnamon powder
- 275g ripe bananas (plus extra for topping)
- 75g walnuts (plus extra for topping), chopped
- 50g dark chocolate (like Verkade dark chocolate drops), chopped
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 7.5g baking powder
Method:
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and honey.
- Mash the bananas and add to the mixture along with cinnamon.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, combining gently but thoroughly.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Slice extra banana and arrange on top with additional walnuts and chocolate drops.
- Bake in a preheated oven until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Pro Tips:
- Ensure your bananas are ripe for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Customize with your preferred nuts or omit them altogether.
Enjoy your homemade Banana, Walnut, and Dark Chocolate Loaf, a delightful blend of flavors and textures!
