Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Chocolate Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces pitted prunes; 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium); 2 large eggs; 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole-wheat pastry flour (or 1/2 cup of each); 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup banana chips, coarsely chopped; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

12 ounces pitted prunes
3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium)
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour or whole-wheat pastry flour (or 1/2 cup of each)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup banana chips, coarsely chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1
In a small saucepan, bring prunes and 2 cups water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until prunes are very soft, about 20 minutes. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350u00b0. Lightly butter a 5- by 9-in. loaf pan and line bottom with a piece of parchment paper cut to fit.
3
In a food processor, whirl prunes and bananas until very smooth. Add eggs and whirl to combine.
4
In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir in banana mixture until evenly moistened. Stir in nuts, banana chips, and chocolate chips. Scrape the thick batter into pan and spread level.
5
Bake bread until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out a little chocolaty but not gooey, 45 to 50 minutes. Loosen bread from pan with a knife and invert onto a rack. Remove parchment. Turn bread right side up and let cool at least 1 hour before slicing.
6
Shortcut: Substitute 12 oz. (1 1/2 cups) unsweetened prune baby food for the pitted prunes, and omit water and cooking in step
7
Note: Nutritional analysis is per slice.

704

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces pitted prunes, 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium), 2 large eggs, 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole-wheat pastry flour (or 1/2 cup of each), and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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.

Chocolate Banana Bread

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