Applesauce, Chocolate Chip and Banana Bread

Banana bread became popular during the Great Depression as a way to use overripe bananas that would have otherwise been thrown away.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Applesauce, Chocolate Chip and Banana Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 banana Ripe bananas
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsweetened applesauce
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Add the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 39g13%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.