Name: Can You Use Frozen Bananas for Banana Bread?
Ingredients: 3 frozen bananas, thawed; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Optional: chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon

Description

Learn how to use frozen bananas for banana bread with tips on freezing, thawing, and baking. Discover why frozen bananas make your banana bread even better!

Ingredients

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- 3 frozen bananas, thawed

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 cup butter, softened

- 1/2 cup sugar

- 1/4 cup brown sugar

- 2 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- Optional: chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
  Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients
  In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

1. Cream Butter and Sugars
  In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

1. Add Eggs and Vanilla
  Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

1. Mash the Bananas
  In a separate bowl, mash the thawed bananas with a fork. Include any liquid released during thawing.

1. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
  Slowly add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

1. Add Optional Ingredients
  If you like, fold in chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon for added flavor and texture.

1. Bake
  Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

1. Cool and Serve
  Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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