Dark Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Banana Bread; 1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 3 bananas (1 cup mashed); 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted; 1 dark chocolate candy bar, coarsely chopped; Streusel; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup dried banana chips, broken into pieces

Servings: persons

Banana Bread
1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 bananas (1 cup mashed)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
1 dark chocolate candy bar, coarsely chopped
Streusel
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup dried banana chips, broken into pieces

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Banana Bread:
2
Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F Grease an 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan.
3
In a medium bowl, blend together the first four ingredients.
4
In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, and honey on high. Beat for 2 to 3 minutes or until light yellow.
5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in thirds. Blend until the texture becomes grainy.
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Slowly add in the eggs and beat to combine.
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Fold in the bananas, pecans, and chocolate and mix with a spoon.
8
Once thoroughly combined, pour into the loaf pan. Spread the batter evenly.
9
Streusel:
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In a small bowl, add all ingredients except for the dried banana chips. Blend with the back of a fork until coarse crumbs form.
11
Sprinkle the streusel topping on top of the banana bread, then sprinkle the streusel with the banana chips.
12
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
13
Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before removing from the pan to further cool.

1146

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Banana Bread, 1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate Pecan 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.

Dark Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread

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