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Skillet Banana Bread

Heavenly Skillet Banana Bread: Warm, Gooey, and Easy!

This delightful Skillet Banana Bread is warm, gooey, and easy to make, a true comfort food that brings joy to any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, can be replaced with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas The riper, the better!
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can use coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar enhances caramel notes
  • 2 large Large Eggs For vegan, use a flaxseed meal mixture
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with almond or oat flour for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Sea salt can provide texture contrast
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional; can substitute with dark or dairy-free chips
For Serving
  • to taste Honey or Maple Syrup For drizzling
  • scoop Ice Cream Serve with your favorite flavor

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Allow the butter to soften at room temperature.
  2. Grease your cast iron skillet generously with unsalted butter.
  3. In a large bowl, mix softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mash ripe bananas and fold into the mixture.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips gently into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let the bread cool in the skillet for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy your Skillet Banana Bread warm, drizzled with honey or served with ice cream for a delightful treat.

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