Chrissy Teigen’s banana bread is one you have to try! This banana bread became famous for its super moist texture and rich flavor. It is one of the most searched for banana bread recipes online and it never disappoints. It is warm, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or a snack with coffee.
I have made so many celebrity recipes like this Paula Deen's Corn Casserole, Paula Deen's Taco Soup, and Chrissy’s banana bread is easily a top favorite. It turns out soft and tender every time and fills your home with the best comforting smell. If you have ripe bananas sitting on the counter, this is the perfect recipe to make today.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
This is the kind of banana bread that feels special even though the ingredients are simple. Chrissy uses a combination of ripe bananas, coconut, and chocolate chunks for a rich and bakery style loaf. It stays moist for days and slices beautifully.
Here are a few reasons it stands out
• The texture is soft and tender
• It uses everyday pantry ingredients
• The coconut adds a mild sweetness and chocolate chunks melt into the batter
• It is reliable and beginner friendly
This recipe also makes a great homemade gift during the holidays.
Ingredients Needed for Banana Bread
- 2 cups mashed very ripe bananas*
- 4 eggs
- 2⁄3 cup canola oil (or melted butter), plus a little more to grease the pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus a little more for dusting the pan
- 2 cups sugar (or half brown sugar, half white sugar)
- 1 (3.5-ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix**
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 (3.5-ounce) bar dark chocolate, chopped into ch unks (or anything you love—peanut butter chips, nuts, etc.) - I used peanut butter chips since I didn't have any chocolate chunks
- + Salted butter, for serving
How to Make Chrissy Teigen Banana Bread
In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, and oil. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine well BUT GENTLY. I swear this came out differently when I used an aggressive electric mixer. Fold in the coconut and chocolate chunks.
Grease and flour a bundt pan (that means wipe a little grease all over the inside of the pan, dust it with flour, and tip it upside down to shake out any extra flour). Pour the batter into the pan. (This can also make two 8 × 4-inch loaves, but it’s so much more moist in one Bundt pan!)
Bake until the cake springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55–60 minutes. (Test it with a toothpick at around 50 minutes.) Let it cool slightly in the pan, then use a butter knife to gently release the cake from the sides of the pan and around the inner circle, then flip it onto a plate.
Let it cool, and cut it into slices. Rewarm them and serve them with salty butter!!!
Serving Suggestions
This banana bread is delicious warm or cool. Here are a few easy ways to serve it
• Toast a slice and add butter or peanut butter
• Serve with coffee or tea for a cozy morning treat
• Add a scoop of Ninja Creami Frozen Yogurt on top for a sweet breakfast
• Make banana bread French toast with leftovers
• Wrap slices for lunch boxes or quick snacks
Storage
Chrissy’s banana bread stays moist for several days.
• Store at room temperature for up to 3 days
• Refrigerate for up to 1 week
• Freeze slices for up to 3 months
To reheat frozen slices simply microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.
Weight Watchers Points
Points will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. A general estimate is 12 to 14 points per slice if you cut the loaf into 12 servings. To lower the points you can or try this recipe for banana Banana Bread Weight Watchers (Low Point)
• use applesauce instead of oil
• skip the chocolate
• use unsweetened coconut
• slice the loaf into thinner piece
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Chrissy Teigen Banana Bread Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 2 loafs 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
If you love cozy baking and celebrity recipes, Chrissy Teigen’s banana bread is one you have to try. This banana bread became famous for its super moist texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed very ripe bananas*
- 4 eggs
- 2⁄3 cup canola oil (or melted butter), plus a little more to grease the pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus a little more for dusting the pan
- 2 cups sugar (or half brown sugar, half white sugar)
- 1 (3.5-ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix**
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 (3.5-ounce) bar dark chocolate, chopped into chunks (or anything you love—peanut butter chips, nuts, etc.)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, and oil. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine well BUT GENTLY. I swear this came out differently when I used an aggressive electric mixer. Fold in the coconut and chocolate chunks.
Grease and flour a Bundt pan (that means wipe a little grease all over the inside of the pan, dust it with flour, and tip it upside down to shake out any extra flour). Pour the batter into the pan. (This can also make two 8 × 4-inch loaves, but it’s so much more moist in one Bundt pan!)
Bake until the cake springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55–60 minutes. (Test it with a toothpick at around 50 minutes.) Let it cool slightly in the pan, then use a butter knife to gently release the cake from the sides of the pan and around the inner circle, then flip it onto a plate.
Notes
• Add a pinch of cinnamon if you like warm spice flavors
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