Chocolate-Cherry Banana Bread Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1 slice
  • Calories:
  • 164
  • Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 22 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 148 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 27 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 3 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 2 starch, 1/2 fat.


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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

SERVINGS: 16

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

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

Directions:

In a small bowl, pour water over cherries; let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy for 2 minutes. Add the egg whites and egg, beating well after each addition.
    Combine the banana, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana mixture. Drain cherries and coarsely chop; fold into batter with pecans.
    Pour into a 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).


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