- Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 2 (9×5-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray; lightly flour pans.
- Select your favorite banana bread recipe variation from those below.
- In large bowl, beat all ingredients above plus ingredients from selected variation below until well mixed. Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaves comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on cooling racks. Remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries, each cut in half
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Serve slices of bread with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce and a dollop of whipped cream.
1 bag (12 oz) butterscotch chips (2 cups)
2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar
Before baking, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar over batter in each pan.
1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed, drained and chopped
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese mixed with 1 egg and 1/2 cup sugar
Spread one quarter of batter in each loaf pan. On top of batter in each pan, spread half of cream cheese mixture. Swirl remaining batter over cream cheese layer in each pan.
1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
1 cup shredded coconut