Banana Split Bread Recipe
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Banana Split Bread

By: Shelly Rynearson 
"Good old banana bread is delightfully dressed up in this version, studded with chocolate chips and pecans. I served yummy slices at the holiday brunch I plan annually for my relatives. -Shelly Rynearson, Dousman, Wisconsin"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. beat in egg. In a small bowl, combine bananas and milk. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans.
  2. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by MALWILHIST   view full review
I made this recipe quite easily; it is crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside;...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2010 by heidilein   view full review
This twist on traditional banana bread is delicious. I used 3/4 c mini chocolate chips and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by Annie C   view full review
This is one of my favorite banana bread recipes. The chocolate chips and pecans make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2011 by BK   view full review
Excellent - I didn't add the pecans because I didn't have any... but I prefer banana bread...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by Jaja's daughter   view full review
Next time I will scale back to 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Even my teenage daughter thought it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by Faith   view full review
Even better the second day. I do have to confess to using milk chocolate chips (prefer them)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2010 by Rom   view full review
This is a very good and very simple recipe. It is however too sweet even after cutting the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2010 by Emily   view full review
This is a delicious, moist banana bread. I added a sugar topping for extra crunch (1 tbs white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by Torontonian   view full review
Made this tonight and turned out amazing. Thank you for sharing such a great recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2010 by shauna88   view full review
I love this recipe and I use it all the time. I prefer less chocolate chips because I find it...

 

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