Christmas Banana Bread

Name: Christmas Banana Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 slice: 235 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Christmas Banana Bread in Quick Cooking November/December 2003

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james

Dec 7, 2017

thanks for the information
DianeMom

Jul 6, 2013

Make it all the time. Everyone loves it, and requests it.
mullenpm

Dec 23, 2012

I have made this banana bread for many years; since I first saw it on TasteofHome. At Christmas I use the cherries; rest of the year I substitute golden raisens or apricots. I is a family favorite.
doxie9

Aug 30, 2012

love this recipe.. I do put 1 tsp vanilla in it. and i use the mini chips
lurky27

Aug 4, 2010

This bread was not what I expected...just a bit blah. Plus, I baked it for 70 minutes and it was definitely a bit too browned. Bummer!~ Theresa
purplefrog

Feb 8, 2010

This recipe is so moist and so easy to make. The girls at work have even requested that I make it for our gatherings.
Vicky Bilski

Jan 22, 2009

My grandmother gave me this recipe but called it fruit bread. We make it and bake it in small loaves. It is good to give away as a gift.
Softa

Dec 28, 2008

This is my favorite banana bread recipe! It is a wonderful symphony of flavors! Too good just to make at Christmas time!!!
gfer1973

Aug 18, 2008

My family loves this recipe. This is the only banana bread that they will eat. I buy extra bananas so I can make this delicious treat.