CHOCOLATE-BANANA BREAD

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Bake banana bread with a whole-grain Cheerios® cereal boost and a chocolate twist.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups Banana Nut Cheerios™ cereal
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup Banana Nut Cheerios™ cereal

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. 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.
  • 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.
  • Place 1/2 cup cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag or between sheets of waxed paper; coarsely crush with rolling pin. Sprinkle over batter in pan; press lightly.
  • Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

Lakshita Khunkhunwa
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This bread is delicious! The chocolate and banana flavors are a perfect combination, and the bread is so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zakir Hossein
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This recipe is a great way to use up overripe bananas. I love that it's a simple recipe that doesn't require any special ingredients.


Sarah rands
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I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of chocolate and banana, and it's always moist and fluffy.


Ellen Daoust
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This bread is a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. I often make a batch on the weekend and then slice it and freeze it. It's perfect for a quick and easy meal or snack during the week.


Bawer Hassan
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I love that this recipe uses ripe bananas. It's a great way to use up fruit that would otherwise go to waste.


Tracy Sthandazile Shoba
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I'm always looking for new chocolate banana bread recipes, and this one is definitely a winner. It's so easy to make and the results are delicious.


will Times
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat their fruit. They love the chocolate and banana flavor, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy!


Tatisha Kalungi
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This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also great for freezing, so I can always have some on hand.


Odwa Mclean
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I love the combination of chocolate and banana in this bread. It's a delicious and easy-to-make treat.


Ng Badsha
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


hajobe
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I've made this bread several times now, and I've never been disappointed. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Gabby Luviano
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Adamari Betancourt
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I love that this recipe doesn't call for any fancy ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Belvu Zarry
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This bread is a great way to use up overripe bananas. It's also a great snack or breakfast food.


King Michel
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I've tried many chocolate banana bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Zafarullah Khan
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


M Razwan
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This bread is amazing! The chocolate and banana flavors are a perfect combination, and the bread is so moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yuri Tarted
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the bread always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Indylovesyou Waiters
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This chocolate banana bread is a real treat! It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. The chocolate chips add a nice touch of richness, and the bananas give it a lovely moist texture. I'll definitely be making this again!