Banana, Hazelnut and Chocolate Bread
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Bread
Banana, Hazelnut and Chocolate Bread
Description
This recipe begins by creaming butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then adding eggs one at a time followed by mashed bananas and vanilla extract to infuse moisture and flavor. Sifted self-raising flour and baking powder are folded in gently to maintain lightness. Banana slices, chopped 70% cocoa chocolate, roughly chopped hazelnuts, and Greek yogurt are incorporated last, contributing pockets of melted chocolate and nutty crunch, while yogurt adds moistness.
Baked in a greased loaf tin at a moderate temperature, the bread develops a golden crust while staying tender inside. The banana flavor is prominent, complemented by the slight bitterness of dark chocolate and toasted notes from the hazelnuts.
This bread works well as a snack or breakfast item and can be served plain or with butter. Cooling completely before slicing ensures clean cuts and proper texture.
Ingredients
- 6 banana ripe, 3 mashed and 3 sliced
- 225 g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 100 g butter
- 90 g caster sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 90 g Greek yogurt
- 110 g cocoa chopped into chunks, 70%
- ⅓ cup hazelnuts roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 celsius (350 fahrenheit) and grease 1 large loaf tin.
- In a large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment cream the butter and caster sugar until pale. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well before adding the banana and vanilla.
- Switch off the mixer and sift in the flour and baking powder and fold through using a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the banana slices, chocolate, hazelnuts and yoghurt and fold through until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and then trim a piece of baking paper to size and place of the top of the loaf. Bake for 30 minutes before reducing the temperature to 160 celsius (320 fahrenheit) and baking for a further 30 to 40 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out cleanly.
- Remove from the tin and place on a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 444mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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