Banana Nutella Crunch Bread

I get asked all the time, “How do you maintain your girl-ish figure with all those sinful goodies you bake?”

“Well,” I respond. “I make sure to add something healthy into the mix every once and awhile. For instance… the banana in this Banana Nutella Crunch Bread totally counter-acts all the chocolate and Nutella.”

{Then I secretly put on my Spanx and eat a handful of pretzel M&M’s}

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A loaf of Banana Nutella Crunch Breadon a cooling rack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In an attempt to eat healthier and lose all those post-baby lbs, I bought myself some adult cereal. {Sorry Mr. Leprechaun…no more chasing marshmallows to the end of the rainbow for me}

chocolate and nutella in a bowl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You know those “adult cereals,” the ones that we are forced to buy just because we have children and are suppose to be “responsible” {big air quotes here} about our health.

They mostly consist of some sort of flake or nut or heaven forbid- bran. Don’t get me wrong, I like to be healthy…but I can’t help but feel my inner child dying a little each time I act all grown up and grab a box of “Look at me, I’m an adult” cereal.

A measuring cup of brown sugar over a mixing bowl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So I buy this box of Banana Nut Crunch and on the back is this crazy recipe for some Chocolate Banana Bread! {touche, way to reel me in…}

A hand pouring a measuring cup of buttermilk into a mixing bowl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I thought it was lacking a little oomph, so I spruced it up with a little Nutella. I was tempted to replace the Banana Nut Crunch with Lucky Charms…but that would just be crazy…

A measuring cup of Banana Nut Crunch over a bowl of batter

It’s a really simple recipe to throw together, and tastes all grown up and healthy. {because of the banana of course…and the cereal}

A close up of the topping on the Banana Nutella Crunch Bread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This bread actually makes me proud to call myself an adult. My inner child is happy.

A close up of the topping on the Banana Nutella Crunch Bread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even my kiddos loved it! They are growing up so fast!

A slice of Banana Nutella Crunch Bread on a paper towel in front of a full loaf

So put down those Captain Crunch Berries and grow up already!

A loaf of Banana Nutella Crunch Bread on a cooling rack
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Banana Nutella Crunch Bread

This Banana Nutella Crunch Bread is so satisfying and the crunch on top is amazing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 296 kcal
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Post Banana Nut Crunch Cereal
  • 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2 tbsp Nutella
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup oil + 1 tsp. oil
  • 1 fully ripe medium banana, mashed

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Microwave chocolate and nutella for 1 min, stir until melted. Cool.
  • In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Beat eggs in medium bowl, stir in melted chocolate, brown sugar, buttermilk, 1/2 cup oil and the banana. Add to the flour mixture, stir just until moistened. Stir in 2 cups of the cereal. Spoon batter into greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Crush remaining 1/2 cup cereal in small bowl and add 1 tsp oil; mix well. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
  • Bake 50-55 min or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 4mg
Keywords: bananas, Chocolate, Nutella, quick bread
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A loaf of Banana Nutella Crunch Bread on a cooling rack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is it ironic that of all the pictures I took, I forgot to take a picture of the banana?

Hmm…

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4 Comments

  1. Banana and Nutella!? My fave!!! Plus, the addition of the "adult" cereal makes me feel better about eating it! 😉

  2. the big slice i had was perfect!
    I liked how moist it was… and the chocolate from the nutella…
    i can never go back to plain old bananna bread again.