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White Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread

A delightful twist on classic banana bread, featuring creamy white chocolate and tart cherries for a sweet and indulgent treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas Bananas mashed
  • 1 cup Melted butter slightly cooled
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Whole milk
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
Add-ins
  • 1 cup White chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Chopped maraschino cherries patted dry

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Spatula
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • oven

Method
 

Preheat and Prep
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and line it with parchment paper.
Mash the Bananas
  1. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth with a few small chunks left for texture.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk until the mixture is well combined and glossy.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
  1. Sift in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together. Do not overmix; stop when the flour streaks disappear.
Add White Chocolate and Cherries
  1. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped cherries. Ensure they are evenly distributed.
Bake to Perfection
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Cooling
  1. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

Notes

For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour for a high-quality 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend. To make it vegan, use flax eggs, vegan butter, and dairy-free white chocolate chips.
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