Monkey Tail Bread

Very Healthy
Health score
63%
Monkey Tail Bread
155 min.
1
5912kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Monkey Tail Bread, a scrumptious treat that combines the rich flavors of bananas, chocolate, and peanuts into a moist, decadent loaf. Perfect for those who crave a sweet indulgence, this recipe is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a fun way to use up ripe bananas. With a health score of 63, you can enjoy this delightful bread without too much guilt!

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as you bake this delightful creation. The combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate frosting drizzled on top elevates this bread to a whole new level of deliciousness. Each slice is packed with the goodness of mashed bananas and the crunch of chopped peanuts, making it a satisfying treat for any time of day.

Whether you're looking for a unique dessert to impress your guests or a sweet snack to enjoy with your morning coffee, Monkey Tail Bread is sure to be a hit. With a preparation time of just 155 minutes, you can easily whip up this delightful loaf and let it cool while you prepare for your next adventure in the kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a mouthwatering masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • cup sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • cup bananas mashed (3 medium)
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup peanuts chopped
  • 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • 16 oz chocolate frosting 
  • tablespoon creamy peanut butter 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches, with shortening.
  2. Beat 1/2 cup shortening and the sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in eggs and bananas until smooth. Beat in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt just until mixed. Stir in peanuts and chocolate chips.
  3. Pour into pan.
  4. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. Place frosting in small plastic food-storage bag. Microwave on High 6 to 10 seconds or until pourable.
  6. Add peanut butter to bag; gently squeeze bag until peanut butter and frosting are well blended.
  7. Cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle chocolate mixture over bread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories5912kcal
Protein4.89%
Fat42.06%
Carbs53.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
320.12
Glycemic Load
304.6
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
72.798260647318%

Flavonoids

Catechin
13.73mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:5911.61kcal
295.58%
Fat:284.24g
437.29%
Saturated Fat:87.36g
545.99%
Carbohydrates:806.81g
268.94%
Net Carbohydrates:772.96g
281.08%
Sugar:534.88g
594.31%
Cholesterol:334.46mg
111.49%
Sodium:3198.85mg
139.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:110.8mg
36.93%
Protein:74.28g
148.57%
Manganese:7.17mg
358.32%
Selenium:134.71µg
192.44%
Copper:3.72mg
186.09%
Folate:737.36µg
184.34%
Vitamin B1:2.7mg
179.97%
Iron:31.4mg
174.42%
Phosphorus:1584.76mg
158.48%
Vitamin B3:31.61mg
158.03%
Magnesium:595.15mg
148.79%
Fiber:33.86g
135.43%
Vitamin B2:2.1mg
123.74%
Vitamin E:16.81mg
112.09%
Potassium:3392.61mg
96.93%
Vitamin B6:1.47mg
73.72%
Zinc:9.65mg
64.34%
Vitamin K:65.23µg
62.13%
Vitamin B5:5.84mg
58.35%
Calcium:531.66mg
53.17%
Vitamin C:19.58mg
23.73%
Vitamin B12:1µg
16.6%
Vitamin A:682.88IU
13.66%
Vitamin D:1.76µg
11.73%