How do you keep banana bread moist?

If you think your banana bread has a chance of not being completely consumed within a couple of days wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place it in a storage container with a lid. If you're saving your loaf for later be sure to allow the banana bread to cool completely after it's finished baking before using one of these storage methods.

Should you refrigerate banana bread?

It's fine to let your banana bread hang out on the counter for a couple of days but if you want to extend its shelf life you can store it in the fridge. Once the bread has completely cooled, just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to help keep the bread moist and it will be ready for the fridge.

How do you ripen bananas for banana bread?

There are several ways you can quickly ripen a banana. u003cbr/u003e1. Place it in a brown paper bag for 12-24 hours.u003cbr/u003e2. Put unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 15-30 minutes. They are done when the peels are shiny and black.u003cbr/u003e3. Poke some holes in the peel with a fork or a knife. Place in the microwave at 30-second intervals until the banana is soft. It may take up to 2 minutes until the banana is ripe.

Favorite Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Name: Favorite Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 eggs; ½ cup packed coconut sugar (or brown sugar); 1 ½ cups brown rice flour; 1/4 cup chia seeds (plus a little more for sprinkling on top); ¾ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; a pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup coconut oil (melted); 1/2 cup applesauce; 3 ripe bananas, mashed well with a fork; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (plus a little more for sprinkling on top); 1/2 cup walnuts

Favorite Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Author: Shannon Emery
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: Serves 10 1x

Description

This chocolate chip banana bread is moist, soft, and loaded with healthy ingredients! It’s a delicious gluten-free, dairy-free alternative for traditional banana bread. Consider making two loaves because this tasty banana bread is sure to disappear quickly!

Ingredients

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2 eggs
½ cup packed coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
1 ½ cups brown rice flour
1/4 cup chia seeds (plus a little more for sprinkling on top)
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
a pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
1/2 cup applesauce
3 ripe bananas, mashed well with a fork
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (plus a little more for sprinkling on top)
1/2 cup walnuts

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease well with coconut oil.
Using a stand mixer beat the eggs and coconut sugar on high for 7 or 8 minutes until the mixture is thick and light in color.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl mix the dry ingredients together.
When the egg mixture is ready, turn the mixer to a low setting and add in the following order: vanilla extract, coconut oil, applesauce, and mashed bananas. Mix well.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low just until combined. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer. Add the chocolate chips and walnuts mixing gently with a spatula just until combined.
Transfer mixture to a loaf pan. Sprinkle more chia seeds and chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
Enjoy as is or spread a schmeer of butter on top!

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Notes

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Use bananas that have developed brown spots on their peel. The riper a banana, the sweeter it will be which makes for amazing banana bread!

Bake time can depend on how ripe your bananas are. This banana bread will take at least 45 minutes in a 350°F oven to bake. Be sure to check the bread before taking it out of the oven by inserting a toothpick into the middle of the loaf to check if it’s done. If the toothpick comes out clean, or with just a few crumbs on it, it’s done. If it’s still slightly gooey in the middle it may require an additional 5-10 minutes in the oven.

Allow the loaf to rest in the pan for a few minutes after you remove it from the oven. This will allow the bread to firm up a bit making it easier to remove from the pan without breaking apart into pieces. If the bread doesn’t come out of the loaf pan easily, slide a thin metal spatula or knife carefully around the inner edge of the pan to loosen the bread, and then remove.

Category: Snack
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://www.passmesometasty.com/favorite-chocolate-chip-chia-banana-bread/

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