Dark Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread

Dark Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread recipe pinit

Banana bread became popular during the Great Depression as a way to use overripe bananas instead of wasting them.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 Calories: 2240
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and Greek yogurt.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 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.
  10. Transfer the banana bread to a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 280kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g20%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Sugars 18g
Protein 4g8%

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

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