Gorilla Banana Bread

Recipe from Adele Lepman

Adapted by Glenn Collins

Updated October 11, 2023

Total Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Rating
4(276)
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Ingredients

Yield:1 loaf

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 3 very ripe bananas (medium size), mashed

  • 2 cups flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts or other nuts

  • ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Nutritional analysis per serving

42 grams carbs; 56 milligrams cholesterol; 325 calories; 5 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 16 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 164 milligrams sodium; 6 grams protein; 18 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cream together butter and sugar.

  2. Step 2

    Add eggs, scrape bowl well and then add bananas, flour and baking soda.

  3. Step 3

    Mix in nuts and chocolate chips.

  4. Step 4

    Pour into a large greased loaf pan, 8 ½ by 4 ½ inches or 9 by 5 inches.

  5. Step 5

    Bake at 350 degrees 1 hour.

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Comments

LibraryLynn

I usually add a heaping spoon of sour cream to any banana bread recipe. Seems to work for me and may keep your bread from being dry...no real evidence though.

Hammy

Did anyone try adding vanilla?

Mimi

I used 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour with 1 1/2 cup all purpose. Swapped coconut sugar for regular and walnuts for peanuts. Eliminated chocolate chips. Came out moist and full of flavor.

JitkaG

This recipe is almost exactly like one I got from my mother in 1965, the differences being a whole cup of sugar and no chocolate chips. The butter is melted in my recipe. I just made it and was reminded how simply delicious it is. Definitely, 3 good-sized very ripe bananas are I think what make it moist.

Pam N

Unfortunately, I have to agree with others who have said it was a bit dry. Good flavor overall, but definitely dry.

LibraryLynn

I usually add a heaping spoon of sour cream to any banana bread recipe. Seems to work for me and may keep your bread from being dry...no real evidence though.

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Adapted from Adele Lepman

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