Ingredients

2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup mashed ripe banana
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups Guinness stout ( for Vegans try this sight http ( or or homepage.ntlworld.com or geraint.bevan or Vegetarian_beers.ht )
2 cups broken walnuts , toasted
1 cup raisins
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger or 1 tablespoon candied ginger
powdered sugar
1/2 cup oats , replaces 1/2 cup of flour with Irish steel cut oats . I just spun them in the food processor with the
Guinness Banana Nut Bread is a delicious twist on the classic banana bread. The bread is moist and rich in flavor with the combination of chocolate chips, walnuts and raisins. The use of Guinness stout makes it an adult-friendly breakfast option. It is perfect to be served with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. The recipe yields two loaves, so you can freeze one for later or give it away to a friend or family member. This Banana Nut Bread is a sure hit to every baking enthusiast.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, mashed banana, eggs, vanilla extract and canola oil.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom and cloves.
4.Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, along with the Guinness stout, and mix until everything is combined.
5.Fold in the broken walnuts, raisins, chocolate chips and ginger.
6.Pour the batter evenly between the two loaf pans and sprinkle the oats on top.
7.Bake the loaves for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
8.Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9.Remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
10.Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

PROS

This Guinness Banana Nut Bread is moist and flavorful with the combination of chocolate chips, walnuts and raisins.
The addition of Guinness stout gives a unique taste to the bread.

CONS

The recipe uses a lot of ingredients making it a bit expensive.
The bread is high in calories and contains a lot of sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bananas are a good source of fiber, vitamins C and B6, and potassium which is good for heart health. Walnuts contain healthy fats and protein. Raisins are a good source of antioxidants known to promote digestion and support healthy heart.

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