Chocolate Chip and Cherry-Banana Bread

Health score
57%
Chocolate Chip and Cherry-Banana Bread
145 min.
1
4886kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful twist on a classic favorite: Chocolate Chip and Cherry-Banana Bread! This scrumptious recipe combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas, sweet chocolate chips, and vibrant candied cherries, creating a mouthwatering treat that’s perfect for any time of day. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying morning meal, a sweet brunch option, or a decadent dessert, this bread has you covered.

With a health score of 57, this recipe strikes a balance between indulgence and enjoyment. The combination of ingredients not only delivers a burst of flavor but also provides a comforting texture that will have you reaching for seconds. The use of very ripe bananas adds natural sweetness and moisture, while the miniature semisweet chocolate chips melt into gooey pockets of goodness. The candied cherries bring a pop of color and a hint of tartness, making each slice a delightful surprise.

Ready in just 145 minutes, this recipe is perfect for those leisurely weekends when you want to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delectable Chocolate Chip and Cherry-Banana Bread. It’s a treat that’s sure to become a beloved staple in your baking repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • cup banana very ripe mashed (2 medium)
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  •  eggs 
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • cup candied cherries green red halved
  • 0.5 cup nuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 1 loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches, or 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour.
  2. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well mixed. Beat in bananas, sour cream and eggs. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate chips, cherries and nuts.
  3. Pour into pan(s).
  4. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (if bread becomes too brown, cover loosely with aluminum foil about 10 minutes before end of bake time). Cool 15 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan(s); remove from pan(s) to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories4886kcal
Protein5.62%
Fat42.15%
Carbs52.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
229.54
Glycemic Load
280.08
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
69.909130511077%

Flavonoids

Catechin
9.15mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:4886.42kcal
244.32%
Fat:231.31g
355.86%
Saturated Fat:77.99g
487.42%
Carbohydrates:644.82g
214.94%
Net Carbohydrates:611.12g
222.23%
Sugar:317.2g
352.44%
Cholesterol:405.86mg
135.29%
Sodium:3523.06mg
153.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:152.6mg
50.87%
Protein:69.43g
138.86%
Manganese:6.12mg
305.76%
Selenium:143.93µg
205.62%
Copper:3.75mg
187.64%
Vitamin B1:2.52mg
168.31%
Iron:29.02mg
161.24%
Folate:630.08µg
157.52%
Magnesium:602.17mg
150.54%
Vitamin B2:2.4mg
140.92%
Phosphorus:1399.04mg
139.9%
Fiber:33.7g
134.8%
Vitamin B3:22.67mg
113.36%
Vitamin A:5447.07IU
108.94%
Zinc:11.16mg
74.43%
Potassium:2589.97mg
74%
Vitamin B6:1.15mg
57.73%
Vitamin B5:4.96mg
49.64%
Vitamin E:6.25mg
41.63%
Calcium:411.8mg
41.18%
Vitamin B12:1.46µg
24.29%
Vitamin C:14.6mg
17.7%
Vitamin K:16.36µg
15.58%
Vitamin D:1.76µg
11.73%