This ultra-banana-y banana bread is made with ripe bananas, walnuts, and coconut. The addition of chocolate chips is optional. It's easy to make and is the perfect comfort food for breakfast or as a midday snack.

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Servings: 10

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1 3/4 cup (7.87 ounces; 225g) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt use half as much by volume

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

6 very ripe (lightly speckled to heavily speckled) bananas, peeled (2 left whole, 4 halved lengthwise and halved crosswise)

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

1 cup packed (7 ounces;198g) dark brown sugar

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup (100g) walnuts, toasted, optional

1/2 cup (60g) packed sweetened shredded coconut, toasted (see notes)

1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips, optional

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

157kcal

7%
Fat

5g

0%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

25g

1%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

12g

0%
Protein

2g

0%
Cholesterol

20mg

1%
Sodium

80mg

4%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Easy Ultra-Banana-y Banana Bread

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