Ingredients:
Banana Bread:
1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup (250 mL) mashed bananas
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 cup (125 mL) buttermilk
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding:
1 loaf Banana Bread (recipe below)
1 cup (250 mL) chocolate chips
4 eggs
2 cups (500 mL) milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping cream or 10% cream
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
Preparation:
Banana Bread:
In large bowl, whisk sugar with oil; whisk in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in bananas and vanilla.
In bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into banana mixture alternately with buttermilk, making 3 additions of flour mixture and 2 of buttermilk. Scrape into greased 8- x 4-inch (1.5 L) loaf pan.
Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until golden, about 1 hour. Let cool in pan on rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool completely on rack. (
Make-ahead: Wrap in plastic wrap and store in airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.)
Makes 1 loaf, or 12 slices.
Cut banana bread into 3/4-inch (2 cm) cubes and place in large bowl; sprinkle with two-thirds of the chocolate chips.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the sugar, the cream and vanilla; pour over bread mixture and toss gently to combine. Let stand for 15 minutes, tossing gently twice. Pour into greased 12-cup (3 L) oval baking dish. (
Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.)
Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and sugar. Bake in centre of 375°F(190°C) oven until puffed, golden and knife inserted in centre comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool on rack for 15 minutes.
Nutritional Info:
- per serving :
- cal:about 437
- pro: 10 g
- total fat: 18 g
- sat fat:7 g
- carb: 59 g
- fibre: 2 g
- sodium: 305 mg
- RDI :
- calcium: 12%
- iron: 15%
- vit A: 11%
- vit C: 3%
- folate: 25%
