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Gordon Ramsay’s Banana Bread (But Make It Emotional)

This heartfelt banana bread recipe transforms ripe bananas into a comforting, nostalgic treat that warms the soul with every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

butter
  • 140 g unsalted butter, softened plus more for greasing
  • 75 g caster sugar
  • 75 g light brown sugar + 1 tsp for topping
  • 2 units eggs
  • 140 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 75 g pecans, chopped
  • 75 g dark or semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 ripe bananas very ripe bananas (2 mashed, 1 sliced for topping)
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup (for glaze)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (160°C fan). Grease and line a 2 lb loaf tin.
  2. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt gently.
  5. Mix in mashed bananas, pecans, and chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into tin, top with sliced banana, sprinkle brown sugar, and bake for 50 mins.
  7. Brush with maple syrup while warm, cool for 10-20 mins, then transfer to wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSodium: 150mg

Notes

This banana bread is a reminder that even simple ingredients can create something emotionally nourishing and unforgettable.

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