North Dakota beekeepers produce more honey than any other state in the country. Find your local honey producer and buy a bunch of bottles, because it is a healthy addition to any recipe.
This moist, naturally sweetened banana bread highlights the richness of honey and the comfort of classic baking. Studded with chocolate chips, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks or sharing.
Yield: 1 standard loaf
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup honey
2 large eggs
3 ripe bananas, mashed
½ tsp. vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
¾ cup chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a standard loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and honey until smooth and well combined.
Add eggs, mashed bananas and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for approximately 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve once cooled. Best enjoyed fresh, with a touch of butter or simply on its own.
Recipe by Hanna Honey Farm
