Name: Double Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 5 large eggs; 3 large egg whites; 3.5 cups whole milk; 0.75 cup light brown sugar; 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chopped ripe banana; 8 cups day-old whole-wheat bread cubes (1/2-inch); 0.5 cup chopped salted peanuts, toasted

Double Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding

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In this healthy chocolate bread pudding recipe, whole-wheat bread, ripe bananas, chocolate and toasted peanuts come together for a heavenly dessert. To make individual bread puddings instead of one large pan, divide the batter among 12 small oiled individual baking dishes (about 8 ounces each). Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, uncover, sprinkle with peanuts and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on March 5, 2020

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High Fiber Healthy Aging

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Ingredients

5 large eggs
3 large egg whites
3 ½ cups whole milk
¾ cup light brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped ripe banana
8 cups day-old whole-wheat bread cubes (1/2-inch)
½ cup chopped salted peanuts, toasted

Directions

Whisk eggs and egg whites in a large bowl. Whisk in milk, brown sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, vanilla and salt until combined. Add banana and stir until incorporated. Add bread and stir until combined. Let stand for 30 minutes, pressing the bread down into the liquid a few times to help it absorb the custard.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a shallow 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Transfer the pudding mixture to the prepared pan. Coat a piece of foil with cooking spray and cover the pan with it, sprayed-side down.
Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with peanuts and continue baking until puffed and firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes more. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes before baking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

300	Calories
9g	Fat
46g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 300
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 26g
Added Sugars 19g	38%
Protein 12g	24%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Vitamin A 245IU	5%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Folate 38mcg	10%
Sodium 305mg	13%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 75mg	18%
Potassium 430mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.