Signature Cinnamon Chip Banana Bread with Fleur de Sel Butter

This banana bread is the recipe people always ask me for - and until now, I've never shared it. The foundation of this delightful afternoon snack is a family recipe that has been passed down, and I've since added my own special touches taking it to the next level. Likely being the only banana bread recipe you'll ever need again!

Made special with a secret ingredient: cinnamon chips. Fold these into the batter for warm pockets of spice in every bite. Served with Edible Flower Fleur de Sel butter - lightly salted and luxuriously soft - this pairing is all about balance; sweet, warm, and just salty enough to make everything pop. This easy recipe is meant to be enjoyed slowly, preferably while still warm - served with your favorite tea or coffee for an indulgent, well-deserved, pause. 

For the Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 tbsp butter, melted & cooled
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup cinnamon chips
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x5 in loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, mash bananas with a fork (you should have at least 1 cup). Beat in sugar, then egg and butter.
   
3. In another bowl, stir together flour, salt, and baking soda. Add to banana mixture and stir just until all flour is moistened. 
4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 55 minutes or until the center is just set. Cool for at least 45 minutes. Enjoy with Fleur de Sel salted butter. 

For the Fleur de Sel Butter

Ingredients:

• 1 stick of unsalted butter (preferably grass-fed)
• 1/2 tsp Blooming Kitchen Edible Flower Fleur de Sel

Preparation:

1. Soften the butter by leaving it at room temperature in a small mixing bowl until soft but not melted.
2. Whip the softened butter for 1-2 minutes using a hand mixer. 
   
3. Sprinkle the Fleur de Sel evenly over the butter and fold into the butter gently. 
4. Serve immediately or store tightly wrapped or in an airtight container up to 5 days in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature or melt onto your favorite dishes as needed.