Best 20 Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes

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Chocolate banana bread is a delicious and versatile quick bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. It's a great way to use up overripe bananas and is a hit with people of all ages. With its moist, fluffy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and sweet banana taste, chocolate banana bread is a classic treat that is sure to please everyone.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe by Tasty image

We've all been baking banana bread lately, right? It's been good, but it's gotten, well, just a tad routine. In fact, it's probably making you go just a liiiittle bananas yourself! So it's time to sweeten the deal: this chocolate chip banana bread recipe combines two of your favorite things into one - now, you can have your chocolate and eat it too!

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ripe bananas
⅓ cup butter, melted
½ cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
salt, to taste
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a bowl, add the bananas and mash until smooth. Add in the melted butter and stir until well combined.
  • Add the sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and flour, and stir until the batter is smooth.
  • Add in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Top with additional chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 50 minutes to an hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 27 grams

CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD



Chocolate Banana Bread image

Nothing tops old-fashioned banana bread, except maybe this chocolate version! Each slice is studded with nuts. -Connie Deke, DeWitt, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, bananas, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the banana mixture and mix just until combined. Fold in nuts if desired. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD PUDDING



Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding image

A local restaurant served a version of this recipe. I went crazy over it and decided to create my own. It's great served warm or cold.

Provided by Gabrielle

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups cubed French bread
2 bananas, sliced
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in bread, bananas, and chocolate chips, and let rest 5 minutes for bread to soak. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place loaf pan on towel inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with water to reach halfway up the sides of the loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.3 calories, Carbohydrate 77.9 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 404 mg, Sugar 44.6 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA NUT BREAD



Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread image

A recipe (originally by Ann Tremont) my mother put in a cookbook that I have modified quite a bit. Every time I bring this to work, everyone wants a piece (and there's not enough to go around).

Provided by Sidewinder314

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 loaf, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup diced walnuts
2/3 cup mini chocolate chip
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large ripened bananas
1/2 cup butter
2 whole eggs

Steps:

  • Hand mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, walnuts, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract in mixing bowl until chocolate chips and walnuts are evenly spread out throughout mixture.
  • In another bowl, mash bananas and add to the main mixing bowl.
  • Soften the butter (I microwave for 20 seconds) and add to the main mixing bowl.
  • Add two whole eggs to main mixing bowl.
  • Mix all ingredients together by hand until it has a batter-like consistency.
  • Pour into greased loaf pan.
  • Let mixture set for at least 20 minutes before baking (Preheat the oven to 325°F).
  • Bake at 325°F for 65 minutes (may take longer depending on the oven and altitude).
  • When finished baking, it is best to let it set overnight before serving.
  • ---.
  • An optional recipe: Instead of the chocolate chips, use 1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon to make Cinnamon Banana Nut Bread.

CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD PUDDING RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: breads, ripe bananas, eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 breads, whatever is about to go stale, cut into small cubes
4 ripe bananas
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
ice cream, to taste
chocolate syrup, to taste
whipped cream, to taste

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, cut bread into small cubes. Place onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to help dry the bread out.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add ripe bananas and mush.
  • Add in beaten eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, and stir.
  • Once fully mixed, add bread and let it soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add in chocolate chips. Stir together, and spoon mix into a large muffin tin. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
  • Scoop your favorite ice cream or whipped cream and top with chocolate syrup.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 28 grams

CHOCOLATE-CHIP BANANA BREAD



Chocolate-Chip Banana Bread image

This recipe uses four bananas, which is more than is typical for a single loaf. The natural sugars from the ripe, brown bananas keep the bread incredibly moist for up to one week, even sliced. The high moisture of the batter can make it tricky to determine doneness, so take care not to underbake the the loaf. It should have a dry, shiny, cracked surface, and a tester inserted into the thickest portion should come out with a few moist crumbs attached. Serve this banana bread for breakfast or brunch, or even as a simple dessert, topped with a scoop of coffee ice cream.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     breakfast, brunch, snack, cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield One 9-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick spray, as needed
4 very ripe medium bananas, peeled
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup/80 milliliters plain Greek yogurt
1 cup/220 grams light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup/135 grams finely chopped chocolate or mini chocolate chips (see Tip)
3/4 cup/130 grams coarsely chopped toasted nuts, such as almonds, walnuts or pecans (optional)
Coarse sanding or turbinado sugar, as needed for finishing (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas coarsely using a fork. They should be fully broken apart, but it's OK if some larger lumpy pieces remain. Whisk in the melted butter, yogurt, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until well combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt to combine. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and stir to combine using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon. Scrape the sides and base of the bowl well to make sure the mixture is uniformly combined.
  • Gently stir in the chocolate until combined, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer. If using, sprinkle the surface generously with coarse sugar.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the edges of the loaf start to pull away from the edge of the pan, and a tester inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 60 to 75 minutes. If the top of the loaf is becoming too dark before it's baked through, loosely cover with foil.
  • Transfer from the oven to a cooling rack and run a thin knife around the edge of the banana bread to separate it from the pan. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before unmolding and cooling completely.

BANANA BREAD WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS AND WALNUTS



Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts image

Provided by Marsha Klein

Categories     Bread     Chocolate     Fruit     Nut     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Valentine's Day     Banana     Walnut     Fall     Spring     Winter     Bon Appétit     Rhode Island     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes one 9-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 9x5x2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan. Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Combine chocolate chips and walnuts in small bowl; add 1 tablespoon flour mixture and toss to coat.
  • Beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in mashed bananas, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Beat in flour mixture. Spoon 1/3 of batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of nut mixture. Spoon 1/3 of batter over. Sprinkle with remaining nut mixture. Cover with remaining batter. Run knife through batter in zigzag pattern.
  • Bake bread until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Turn out onto rack and cool.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD



Chocolate Chip Banana Bread image

Make and share this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour, unsifted
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3 small)
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
2 eggs
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Lightly grease the bottom only of a 9 1/4 by 5 1/4 by 2 3/4 inch loaf pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • Add butter, eggs and bananas and blend well on medium speed of mixer.
  • Stir in small chocolate chips and walnuts.
  • Bake at 350 for 60 to 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan.
  • Cool completely.

CHOCOLATE CHIP AND WALNUT BANANA BREAD MUFFINS



Chocolate Chip and Walnut Banana Bread Muffins image

These muffins are so moist and delicious there are never any leftovers. I am a person that does not like an overabundance of banana flavour so these were just right. You can also make this into a banana loaf as well. Adapted from a recipe I found on the Food Network.

Provided by Veggie Girl Kacey

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 Muffins, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2-1 teaspoon vanilla (to your taste)
1 cup sugar
4 ripe bananas, mashed (preferably black-skinned)
1/2 cup roughly crushed walnuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk the eggs and the vanilla together. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (I use a Kitchen Aid stand mixer for this).
  • Gradually pour the egg mixture into the butter while mixing until incorporated.
  • Add the bananas and stir until incorporated.
  • Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated with a spatula.
  • Pour in the walnuts and chocolate chips and gently fold into mixture.
  • Place mixture in a paper-line muffin tray and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. (All tray sizes and ovens are different so keep an eye on them).

ESPRESSO-CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD WITH ESPRESSO-CINNAMON BUTTER



Espresso-Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Espresso-Cinnamon Butter image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 1h50m

Yield One 9-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra at room temperature for greasing the pan
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 medium-ripe bananas (the peel should be pretty black), peeled and halved
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lightly-packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of fine salt

Steps:

  • Make the banana bread: Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch loaf pan with the softened butter. Place the 5 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan set over medium heat and cook until the butter turns a deep golden brown color, about 2 minutes; stir in the espresso powder. Remove and let cool slightly.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda and kosher salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the bananas in a medium bowl until pretty smooth. Add the sugars, cooled brown butter and egg and whisk until combined. Add the flour mixture and whisk until just combined, don't over-mix. Fold in the chopped chocolate.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake on the lowest oven rack until a toothpick inserted into the center of the banana bread comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 40 to 50 minutes. Let the banana bread cool on a baking rack in the pan for 15 minutes. Use a knife to separate the edges of the banana bread from the pan, then invert it and cool the loaf directly on the rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Make the espresso-cinnamon butter: Stir the butter, sugar, espresso, cinnamon and salt together in a small bowl until smooth. Serve with the banana bread.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD I



Chocolate Chip Banana Bread I image

This is the best banana bread I've ever made and was an instant hit with my family. The secret is using very, very ripe (almost black!) bananas and cake flour.

Provided by SABRINATEE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes     Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
⅓ cup sour cream
⅓ cup buttermilk
2 ½ cups unsifted cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch tube cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Mix in mashed bananas, sour cream and buttermilk. Combine the cake flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Stir flour mixture into sugar/banana mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and top springs back when touched. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 54.4 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 331.4 mg, Sugar 41.9 g

CHOCOLATE FUDGE BANANA BREAD



Chocolate Fudge Banana Bread image

Ooey, gooey, fudgy banana bread. Moist and dense...oh so delish.

Provided by Nicole Cramblit

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes     Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup mashed overripe bananas
1 cup miniature milk chocolate chips
3 large eggs
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, pudding mix, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Stir in bananas, 3/4 of the chocolate chips, eggs, and oil. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 318.4 mg, Sugar 31.7 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD II



Chocolate Chip Banana Bread II image

This is a really rich, dessert bread. Great for quick breakfast or warm with butter as a dessert. The walnuts may be omitted if desired.

Provided by TI2GR

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes     Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
6 very ripe bananas, mashed
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Stir in the mayonnaise and bananas. Stir together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Blend the flour mixture into the banana mixture; stir just enough to evenly combine. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 50 to 75 minutes. Cool loaf in the pan for 20 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 217.6 mg, Sugar 29.3 g

JUDY'S CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD



Judy's Chocolate Chip Banana Bread image

I received this chocolate chip banana recipe from my co-worker and dear friend, Judy, years ago. When she gave it to me she said, "You will never need another banana bread recipe." She was almost right. I added more chocolate chips for the chocolate lovers in my family. - Debra Keiser, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and, if desired, walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; remove paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CAST-IRON CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD



Cast-Iron Chocolate Chip Banana Bread image

I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious! -Ashley Hudd, Holton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/4 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
Dried banana chips, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg, bananas and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into banana mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips., Transfer to a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. If desired, top with dried banana chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA AND CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING



Banana and Chocolate Bread Pudding image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds brioche loaf bread, crust removed and cubed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, grated
3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas
6 to 8 (1-inch chunks) semisweet chocolate
Dark Rum Creme Anglaise, recipe follows
2 cups milk
1 vanilla bean, split
5 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark rum

Steps:

  • Place bread into a bowl and drizzle with melted butter, mix well to coat.
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, milk, nutmeg and vanilla together. In another bowl mash up 1 banana and add to custard, pour over the bread and allow to soak for 15 minutes. Dice up the other banana and fold into bread pudding mixture. Grease 6 (2 1/2-inch by 2?inch) tall ring mold and wrap the bottom with foil. Spoon bread pudding mixture into mold 1/2 way then press 1 chunk of chocolate into the center then continue to fill to the top. Bake in a 325 degree oven until it is set and brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with Dark Rum Creme Anglaise.
  • To a saucepan add milk, scrape vanilla bean seeds into milk and add the pod. Bring almost to a boil. Remove from heat and allow bean to infuse for 10 minutes, then remove the bean. In a bowl whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and light in color, then temper with hot milk. Pour mixture back into the pot and gently stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until custard thickens slightly. Remove from heat and strain through a fine sieve into a bowl over ice. Stir in rum and cover tightly so skin does not form while it is cooling.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BANANA BREAD



Chocolate-Cherry Banana Bread image

I developed this sweet chocolate and banana bread after looking for ways to use extra dried tart cherries. It's so rich and moist, no one will guess its lighter. -Cindy Beberman of Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup boiling water
2/3 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 egg whites
1 egg
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour water over cherries; let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg whites and egg until smooth. , In a small bowl, combine the banana, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with banana mixture. Drain cherries and coarsely chop; fold into batter with pecans. , Pour into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PECAN-CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD



Pecan-Chocolate Chip Banana Bread image

Upgrade basic banana bread with semisweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg, at room temperature
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9-by-5-inch metal loaf pan.
  • Whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  • Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl with a fork or a whisk. Add the banana and mix to combine. Stir in the sour cream, vanilla and melted butter. Stir the sour cream-banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans until just combined but with a few lumps still in the batter. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth out into an even layer.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 1 hour, 5 minutes to 1 hour, 10 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 20 minutes. Run a thin knife along the sides of the pan to loosen the bread and unmold it. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD



Chocolate Chip Banana Bread image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons melted and cooled coconut oil, plus more for the loaf pan
3 very ripe bananas
1 large egg
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
3/4 cup coconut sugar
1/3 cup roasted almond butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup almond flour
1 cup rice flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush the inside of a 10-by-5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil and line with a strip of parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas with the back of a fork until only a few lumps remain. Add the egg and mix until smooth. Using the fork, whisk in the almond milk, sugar, almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla and salt until smooth and incorporated. Add the almond flour, rice flour, baking soda and cinnamon and stir until combined with a rubber spatula. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the walnuts on top. Bake until the bread is firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with very few crumbs, 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes. Allow to cool for 30 minutes in the pan resting on its side. Loosen the edges with a knife and remove to a wire rack to cool completely. The bread will keep for 4 days at room temperature or can be sliced and frozen for up to 1 month.

CHOCOLATE FONDUE BANANA BREAD BOAT RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Fondue Banana Bread Boat Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bananas, vegetable oil, egg, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, semi sweet chocolate, heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, bananas, strawberries

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Snacks

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 bananas, as ripe as possible
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
12 oz semi sweet chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons heavy cream
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 bananas, sliced, to serve
12 strawberries, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
  • Add in the oil, egg, sugar, and vanilla. Stir until combined.
  • Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined.
  • Pour the banana bread batter into a greased loaf pan.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the cream, milk and chocolate, and melt over low heat.
  • Add the vanilla and stir to combine. Remove from heat, and cover with a lid.
  • Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then remove from the loaf pan and place on a serving dish.
  • Using a knife cut a rectangle out of the top center of the loaf, leaving a 2- to 3-inch (5 cm to 7cm) perimeter of banana bread, making sure to not slice through the bread. Cut the rectangle into 2-inch (5-cm) slices. Gently pull out each slice one at a time. Press the crumbs into the base of the cut out bread.
  • Reheat the chocolate if needed then pour the chocolate into the banana bread boat.
  • Place sliced bananas, strawberries, and the inside of the banana bread around the fondue boat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 34 grams

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense loaf of bread.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread to hold its shape.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bread for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Chocolate banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its moist, flavorful crumb and rich chocolate flavor, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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