Banana-Chocolate-Walnut Bread

Health score
1%
Banana-Chocolate-Walnut Bread
45 min.
16
219kcal

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Are you a fan of the classic combination of bananas and chocolate, with a hint of nutty walnuts? Then this Banana-Chocolate-Walnut Bread is the perfect recipe for you! With a moist, tender texture and a delightful balance of flavors, this bread is an excellent treat for breakfast, brunch, or even as a sweet snack.

This recipe serves 16 generous slices, each packed with 219 calories, making it a satisfying yet guilt-free indulgence. The bread boasts a rich taste and aroma, enhanced by the use of ripe bananas, melted butter, and a touch of cinnamon. The addition of ground flaxseed adds a nutritional boost, while the semisweet chocolate minichips and walnuts provide bursts of flavor and texture in every bite.

Preparing this bread is a breeze, taking only about 45 minutes from start to finish. It's the perfect baking project for a cozy afternoon or a quick bake for your next gathering. The aroma of this bread baking in your oven will be sure to draw everyone in, promising a delicious reward for your efforts.

So, why not give this Banana-Chocolate-Walnut Bread a try? It's a delightful twist on a classic banana bread recipe that's sure to please both chocolate and banana lovers alike. Happy baking!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups banana ripe mashed
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons skim milk fat-free
  • 0.3 cup yogurt plain fat-free
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup ground flaxseed 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.7 cup semisweet chocolate chips divided
  • 0.3 cup walnut pieces divided toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • loaf pan
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until blended.
  3. Add sugars; beat until blended.
  4. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  5. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through allspice) in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
  6. Add flour mixture to banana mixture; beat just until blended.
  7. Fold 1/3 cup minichips and nuts into batter; pour batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
  8. Bake at 350 for 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack.
  10. Remove bread from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
  11. Combine remaining 1/3 cup minichips and milk in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds, stirring until smooth.
  12. Drizzle over bread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein7.14%
Fat43.36%
Carbs49.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.19
Glycemic Load
11.02
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.2682608521503%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.86mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:219kcal
10.95%
Fat:10.75g
16.54%
Saturated Fat:4.9g
30.62%
Carbohydrates:27.61g
9.2%
Net Carbohydrates:25.26g
9.19%
Sugar:14.59g
16.21%
Cholesterol:33.41mg
11.14%
Sodium:169.18mg
7.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:8.48mg
2.83%
Protein:3.99g
7.97%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.52%
Copper:0.23mg
11.41%
Selenium:7.96µg
11.37%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.34%
Magnesium:39.88mg
9.97%
Fiber:2.35g
9.41%
Phosphorus:89.55mg
8.95%
Iron:1.57mg
8.74%
Folate:32.6µg
8.15%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.41%
Potassium:182.3mg
5.21%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.08%
Vitamin B3:0.99mg
4.97%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.63%
Calcium:39.14mg
3.91%
Vitamin A:161.95IU
3.24%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.13%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.05%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.82%
Vitamin C:1.32mg
1.61%
Vitamin K:1.34µg
1.28%
Source:My Recipes