Best Sherrys Easy Moist Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

SHERRY'S EASY, MOIST CHOCOLATE-BANANA BREAD

Sherry's easy, moist chocolate-banana bread image

I had so many over ripe bananas that I 1 day got bored & made several different recipes for banana bread, this is hubby's favorite.

Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils

Categories Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 large or 4 medium very ripe bananas
3/4 cup(s) brown sugar, lightly packed
pinch(es) sea salt
2 large room temp beaten eggs
1 teaspoon(s) real vanilla
1-1/4 cup(s) flour
1/4 cup(s) baking cocoa powder, i used hershy's
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/3 cup(s) melted unsalted butter
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1 dash(es) allspice
1/3 cup(s) dark chocolate chips

Steps:

Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9" x 5" loaf pan w/ vegetable oil cooking spray. Place 1 of the oven racks in the center of the oven, ( before pre-heating, lol.)
Using a blender,1st peel ,( from the bottom of the banana,) each banana & put into blender. Puree until smooth, ( it took me about 2 mins to do this.) Place pureed bananas into a large bowl. Stir in melted butter, Light brown sugar & salt. Whisk in beaten eggs & vanilla.
Do not use a mixer for this recipe, use a good whisk or it will not come out so moist. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon& allspice. Scrape the banana mix into the dry flour mix. Whisk until just combined. Stir in dark chocolate chips. Gently spoon batter into pan & even out w/ a spatula. Bake 1 hr but check for doneness at 50 mins. To test, gently press the center of bread w/ a clean finger. If it feels firm & bounces back when u release the finger, it's done. Let cool on a cooling rack for at least 10 mins.