Indulge in the delectable flavors of Ponderosa Banana Chocolate Bread, a symphony of sweet bananas, rich chocolate, and fluffy bread. This classic recipe is a beloved treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. With its moist texture, decadent chocolate chips, and a hint of banana, this bread is sure to satisfy your cravings. Additionally, this article offers variations on the classic recipe, including a gluten-free and vegan version, as well as a decadent chocolate swirl banana bread. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you in creating a delightful homemade banana bread that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD
Super amazing banana bread. Moist and tasty!
Provided by iggytakahashi
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, preferably glass.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Stir bananas, milk, and cinnamon in another bowl. Beat butter and sugar in a third bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs to butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir banana mixture into butter mixture. Stir in dry mixture until blended. Fold in chocolate chips until just combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 489.9 mg, Sugar 33.7 g
PONDEROSA BANANA CHOCOLATE BREAD
Ohhhh so divine; chocolate and bananas mixed together in a moist and delicious cake. Scrumptious warm served with a bit of butter!
Provided by trishypie
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 slices
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cream together butter and sugar with a hand mixer. Add eggs one at a time beating well. Add vanilla and bananas and mix.
- Add all remaining ingredients except for the last 3 for the topping. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix cinnamon and brown sugar together.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased bundt pan. Top with half of the cinnamon sugar mix and half of the chocolate chips.
- Pour remaining half of the batter into the bundt pan and top with the remaining half of the cinnamon sugar mix and the remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 306, Carbohydrate 66.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 43.8, Protein 4.8
CHOCOLATE WALNUT BANANA BREAD
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, molasses, oil, eggs, bananas and vanilla until well combined. Set aside.
- In a small glass measuring cup, stir together the milk and vinegar and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in the walnuts and chocolate.
- Add about a third of the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and stir gently until almost combined. Add half the milk mixture and stir just to combine. Stir in another third of the dry ingredients followed by the remaining milk mixture and finally the remaining dry ingredients.
- Transfer into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until deeply golden brown and a cake tester or skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool for 20 minutes before turning it out of the pan onto a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
THE BEST BANANA BREAD
We have a lot of requirements when it comes to banana bread and we finally created a recipe that ticks all the boxes. It's moist, tender, a little tangy and perfectly sweet-all around our favorite one. The best part is that it's even better the next day (if it lasts that long). Try toasting the bread and slathering with a little salted butter. We're pretty sure you'll never need another banana bread recipe.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter one 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, pecans, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together the eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl; stir in the mashed bananas. Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined (it's OK if there are some lumps).
- Pour the batter into the buttered pan and lightly tap the pan on the counter to evenly distribute the batter. Bake until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out completely clean, about 1 hour. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD
Chocolate chips and cocoa powder give this chocolate banana bread deep chocolate flavor, while the addition of sour cream makes it tender.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Breads
Time 1h30m
Yield Make one {9 x 5-inch|23 x 12.5-cm} loaf
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk until there are no more lumps in the cocoa powder and the mixture is well combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or beaters, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating well after each addition. Add the dry ingredients and beat gently until just combined. Add the bananas, sour cream and vanilla and mix on low speed to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let the loaf rest in the pan for about 10 minutes, run a blunt knife around the edges to loosen, then turn it out onto a rack to cool completely.
- Note: There are two types of unsweetened cocoa powder: natural (such as Hershey's) and Dutch-processed. Dutch-processed will not work in this recipe.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273, Fat 13 g, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sugar 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 327 mg, Cholesterol 58 mg
CHOCOLATE-CHIP BANANA BREAD
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
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-CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
Old-fashioned bread pudding gets a hip new update with chocolate and banana flavors plus soymilk.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 1-quart saucepan, stir together granulated sugar, cornstarch and water. Stir in 1/2 cup of the strawberries. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Cool 10 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 cup strawberries. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch quiche dish or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat bananas, brown sugar, soymilk, egg product and vanilla with wire whisk until smooth. Fold in bread and 2 tablespoons of the chocolate chips. Spread in quiche dish. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Cut warm bread pudding into wedges. Serve warm pudding with strawberry sauce. Garnish with whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate any remaining bread pudding.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD
This is a very different banana bread recipe; it has chocolate chips, cocoa, and a touch of sour cream. Delicious!
Provided by Tracie P.
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes Banana Bread Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together margarine, sugar and eggs. Stir in bananas and vanilla. Sift in flour, baking soda and cocoa; mix well. Blend in sour cream and chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 224.3 mg, Sugar 24.3 g
CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD
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
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.
WARMING CHOCOLATE & BANANA PORRIDGE
Cocoa and vanilla add a luxurious flavour to this healthy breakfast, naturally sweetened with banana. Soak the oats overnight for a super creamy texture
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the oats, cocoa and vanilla in a large bowl and pour over 800ml - 1 litre cold water (depending how thick you like your porridge). Cover the bowl and leave to soak overnight.
- The next morning, tip the contents into a saucepan with the chopped banana. Cook over a medium heat for 15 mins, stirring frequently, until the oats are cooked.
- Put half of the mixture in the fridge for the next day. Spoon the rest into two bowls, swirl in 1 pot yogurt and slice over a banana (save the other pot and banana for the next morning). Warm through with a splash of milk to reheat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Grease and flour your loaf pan: This will help the bread to rise evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
This Ponderosa Banana Chocolate Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet bananas, rich chocolate, and crunchy walnuts is sure to please everyone. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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