Black Forest Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Black Forest Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Mashed, ripe bananas (about 2 large); 1 10oz. Jar of maraschino cherries; 1 3/4 cup flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 2/3 cup Packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup butter; 2 eggs; 1 cup Semi sweet chocolate chips; 1 chopped nuts(optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 lightly spray 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2
Peel and mashed banana.
3
Drain cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons of juice.
4
Coarsely chop cherries
5
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl.
6
Beat brown sugar and butter in large bowl until creamy.
7
Mix in bananas, eggs, and reserved cherry juice until well blended
8
Stir in flour mixture, chopped cherries, chocolate chips and nuts until blended pour into loaf pan
9
Bake 1 hour or until golden brown.
10
Cool for 10 minutes

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Mashed, ripe bananas (about 2 large), 1 10oz. Jar of maraschino cherries, 1 3/4 cup flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Forest Banana Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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