CHRISTMAS BANANA BREAD

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This bread is a pretty addition to the table during the holidays. Cherries, walnuts and chocolate chips give fast festive flair to the loaf of moist banana bread. -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat in bananas just until combined. Stir in the walnuts, chocolate chips and cherries., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 70-80 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 235 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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