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Grilled Banana Bread with Honeycomb

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Bake Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Homemade Banana Bread:

  • 3 ripe Bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2/3 cup Honey
  • 1 medium Egg beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • Optional: a handful of chocolate chips

For the Grilled Banana Bread with Honeycomb:

  • Slices of Homemade Banana Bread
  • Unsalted butter softened
  • Honeycomb for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

For the Homemade Banana Bread:

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mash the Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter into the mashed bananas and stir to combine. Add the beaten egg, vanilla extract, and mix well.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients : Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Add Honey: Add the honey to the batter, stirring until well incorporated. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour into Loaf Pan: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
  • Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Grilled Banana Bread with Honeycomb:

  • Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Butter the Banana Bread Slices: Spread a thin layer of softened butter on both sides of each slice of homemade banana bread.
  • Grill the Banana Bread: Place the buttered banana bread slices on the preheated grill. Grill for 1-2 minutes on each side or until you achieve beautiful grill marks and the bread is toasted to perfection.
  • Assemble the Dish: Arrange the grilled homemade banana bread slices on a serving platter.
  • Drizzle with Honeycomb: Generously place chunks of honeycomb over the warm grilled banana bread slices, allowing the honeycomb to melt slightly and infuse its rich sweetness.
  • Garnish and Serve: Optionally, add a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves for a burst of color and freshness.