Chocolate-Banana Bread

Health score
7%
Chocolate-Banana Bread
225 min.
16
317kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Chocolate-Banana Bread, a perfect treat for any time of the day! This recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate, creating a moist and decadent loaf that is sure to please everyone. Whether you're looking for a satisfying breakfast, a sweet brunch option, or a delicious dessert, this bread fits the bill beautifully.

With a preparation time of just 225 minutes, you can easily whip up this scrumptious bread to share with family and friends. Each slice is packed with flavor and offers a delightful crunch from the Banana Nut cereal topping, making it a unique twist on traditional banana bread. Plus, the addition of miniature semisweet chocolate chips elevates the taste, ensuring that every bite is a chocolate lover's dream.

This Chocolate-Banana Bread is not only delicious but also versatile, making it a great choice for various occasions. Serve it warm with a pat of butter for breakfast, enjoy it as a mid-morning snack, or savor it as a sweet ending to your day. With 317 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that you can feel good about. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a loaf that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups pinenuts 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • cup banana very ripe mashed (2 medium)
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • 0.5 cup pinenuts 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • ziploc bags
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. Place 2 cups cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag or between sheets of waxed paper; crush with rolling pin to make 3/4 cup. Set aside.
  3. In large bowl, beat sugar and oil with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed. Beat in buttermilk, vanilla and egg just until blended; beat in bananas. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt until well mixed. Stir in 3/4 cup crushed cereal and chocolate chips. Spoon into pan; spread evenly.
  4. Place 1/2 cup cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag or between sheets of waxed paper; coarsely crush with rolling pin.
  5. Sprinkle over batter in pan; press lightly.
  6. Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories317kcal
Protein7.11%
Fat56.44%
Carbs36.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.43
Glycemic Load
16.38
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
13.109565296899%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.44mg
Epicatechin
2.64mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:317.33kcal
15.87%
Fat:20.75g
31.93%
Saturated Fat:3.08g
19.26%
Carbohydrates:30.16g
10.05%
Net Carbohydrates:27.82g
10.12%
Sugar:13.75g
15.28%
Cholesterol:11.76mg
3.92%
Sodium:122.2mg
5.31%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.27%
100%
Caffeine:7.33mg
2.44%
Protein:5.88g
11.76%
Manganese:2.11mg
105.41%
Copper:0.43mg
21.33%
Magnesium:75.81mg
18.95%
Phosphorus:177.94mg
17.79%
Vitamin K:18.16µg
17.29%
Vitamin E:2.33mg
15.55%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.09%
Iron:2.47mg
13.73%
Zinc:1.79mg
11.91%
Selenium:7.46µg
10.66%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.1%
Vitamin B3:2mg
9.98%
Folate:39.93µg
9.98%
Fiber:2.34g
9.35%
Potassium:244.5mg
6.99%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.66%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.69%
Calcium:25.61mg
2.56%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.42%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.34%
Vitamin C:0.98mg
1.19%