Banana Nut Bread, Muffins, and Pancakes

Do you have some bananas starting to turn too bad for eating? Don't toss them out turn them into a delicious treat your friends and family will love...banana nut bread. Banana nut bread or muffins are really delicious but have you every tried banana nut bread pancakes? They are scrumptious too. Just whip up banana nut bread toss in some chopped dark chocolate bits and cook like a pancake. Top with syrup and or whip cream and you have a delicious treat that is sure to please. Pictures of my banana nut bread/muffins and banana nut bread pancakes along with the recipe can be found below.



















Banana-Nut Bread/Muffins or Banana Nut Pancakes

original recipe by Williams-Sonoma from Essentials of Baking
adapted by: Julie Hodges

Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients:
  • 2 large bananas
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose or bread flour 
  • 1/2 cup whole grain pastry flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar
  • 6 TBSP. unsalted butter melted or walnut oil is a good substitute in the bread recipe
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Directions:

Preheat oven 350 degrees if baking bread
Preheat skillet if using cast iron or griddle

In a bowl, whisk all the dry ingredients: all-purpose or bread flour, and whole grain pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together and set aside. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas with a fork then add the brown sugar, melted butter or oil, milk, and eggs. Then add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir together. After it is mixed, if desired add the walnuts and/or chocolate chunks.

For pancakes: use a preheated griddle or skillet and cook and serve like any other pancake.

For bread: pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes. Cooking time may vary. test with tooth pick if unsure.

Toppings for pancakes could include whip cream, syrup, nuts, sliced bananas, chocolate chips, or sprinkle on some powdered sugar


original recipe by Williams-Sonoma from Essentials of Baking
pictures and adapted recipe by Julie Hodges


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