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Chocolate-Cherry Banana Bread Recipe

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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

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Chocolate-Cherry Banana Bread Recipe

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

Yield: 16 Servings

30 45 75

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 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 9-in. x 5-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).

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 164 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 148 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Chocolate-Cherry Banana Bread in Light & Tasty December/January 2007, p35

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Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2012 by Kelly E.

Fantastic! Lovin every bite of it. I'm going to try it as muffins next. You can taste the chocolate, cherries and the bananas in every bite. Soooo moist! It will also be incredible with chocolate chips.

Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2011 by knatal

I made this recipe into 12 muffins and I loved them! Us ed Fage 0% greek yogurt in place of sour cream and walnuts instead of pecans just because that's what I had on hand. Also added a bit of ground flaxseed for extra fiber and Omega 3. Perfect with morning coffee on the weekends.

Reviewed on May. 27, 2010 by compeau

Awesome!!!!! So moist!!! I used maraschino cherries. This recipe is a keeper! !!!!

Reviewed on May. 20, 2010 by frawgee_lady

Oh so yummy! I doubled the recipe since I had more than one banana ready to go out, and used three eggs versus the egg white combo. Came out beautifully and was gone within 24 hours! This is like chocolate cake in disquise!!

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by shawllady

My running groups loved this bread. I've made it several times. The chocolate, cherries and banana make it a tasty treat.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2010 by Carol Bishop

I soaked the cherries in apracot brandy oh my god they were great in the banana bread.

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2010 by gedmund

I have to say I made this recipe exacly as was instructed, but I found it came out very dry, even my husband thought so and he has quite the sweet tooth. I will make this recipe again but I think I may experiment a little to see if I can't make it a little more moist this time.

Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2010 by patpet

I've made it twice so far. Loved it. Gave some to my daughters, and they loved it. I actually substituted the dried cherries for dried cranberries (craisins).

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2010 by jude0256

some members of my family said it was a great bread with coffee, some thought it was too bland, I agree with the ones who said it was a great coffee accompaniment.

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2010 by candndionne

Excellent chocolate flavor; very moist. I left out the cherries (and boiling water) and added dark chocolate chips. Wonderful!!! I will certainly make this again.

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