CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BANANA BREAD

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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.

Vantazia Paglinawan
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. The chocolate chips, cherries, and bananas add the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness.


Yasmine Errafai
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This bread is a great way to use up ripe bananas. It's also a delicious and easy snack or breakfast. I love the combination of chocolate, cherries, and bananas.


Noha Ahmed
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The bread is moist and fluffy, and the chocolate chips, cherries, and bananas are the perfect addition.


Rk Roni raykr72
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This bread is the perfect combination of chocolate, cherries, and bananas. It's moist and fluffy, and the chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness. I love it!


mariska meintjes
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I made this bread for a bake sale and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


alfonso Dominguez
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. The chocolate chips, cherries, and bananas add the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness. I love it!


Baloch 11
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This bread is a great way to use up ripe bananas. It's also a delicious and easy snack or breakfast. I love the combination of chocolate, cherries, and bananas. It's the perfect treat for any occasion.


Monifah Williams
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The bread is moist and fluffy, and the chocolate chips, cherries, and bananas are the perfect addition. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Arielle Martinez
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This chocolate cherry banana bread is delicious! It's moist and fluffy, and the chocolate chips, cherries, and bananas are perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.


Toyin Afolabi
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This bread is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of chocolate, cherries, and bananas. It's the perfect snack or breakfast.


AZIZ Khan saeed
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The bread was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate chips, cherries, and bananas were evenly distributed. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mike Langedijk
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This bread is so moist and delicious. The chocolate chips, cherries, and bananas add a nice touch of sweetness and tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Fernando Suarez Campos
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Hidayat Wazir
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This bread is a great way to use up overripe bananas. It's also a delicious and easy snack or breakfast. I love the combination of chocolate, cherries, and bananas.


Cheylani
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The bread was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate chips, cherries, and bananas were evenly distributed. I will definitely be making this again.


Asim Farooq
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. The chocolate chips, cherries, and bananas add the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness. I love it!


Hossain Zareiyan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of chocolate, cherries, and bananas.


Azank Khan
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This chocolate cherry banana bread is divine! The texture is moist and fluffy, and the chocolate chips, cherries, and bananas are perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.