Monkey and Gorilla Bread

Monkey and Gorilla Bread is a popular variation of banana bread that includes the addition of walnuts and chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Monkey and Gorilla Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 20 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 piece Ripe Bananas
• 2 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 stick Unsalted Butter
• 2 piece Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts
• 0.5 cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
3. Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.