Banana Split Bread

We love banana bread in just about every form, but this Banana Split Bread might be my favorite twist yet. Bananas, pineapple, cherries, and chocolate chips all in one loaf? Yes, please!

This recipe takes everything you love about a classic banana bread and adds the flavors of a banana split. It’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. I especially love that it makes two loaves—one to enjoy now and one to freeze for later.

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What You’ll Need

• 1/2 cup butter, softened

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

• 1/2 cup chopped cherries (fresh or maraschino, drained)

• 1 cup mini chocolate chips

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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How to Make It

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.

2. Cream butter and sugar; beat in eggs and vanilla.

3. Stir in bananas, pineapple, cherries, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using).

4. Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.

5. Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack.

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Tips

• The recipe calls for walnuts, but for nut-allergic families, crushed Rice Krispies make a great substitute.

• Make two loaves: enjoy one now and freeze the other for later. Wrap in Press ‘n Seal or a zip-top freezer bag; it can also be vacuum sealed.

• Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and extra moisture.

• Sprinkle extra chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top before baking for a fun variation.

• Slice and serve plain, or spread with a little butter.

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More Banana Recipes You'll Love

• Double Chocolate Banana Muffins – rich, chocolatey muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a snack

• Bananas Foster – classic caramelized banana dessert that’s easy to make at home

• Banana Blender Pancakes – blend and cook for a fast, delicious breakfast

Enjoy this Banana Split Bread for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert! I’d love to see how yours turns out. Drop a comment or rating on the recipe card to share your thoughts.

Banana Split Bread

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium)
• 2 cans crushed pineapple (8 ounces each) drained
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (12 ounces)- used 1c mini choc chips
• 1 jar red maraschino cherries (10 ounces) chopped and well drained
• 1 cup chopped walnuts - I subbed crushed Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with bananas and pineapple. Fold in the chocolate chips, cherries and walnuts.
3. Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Notes

Slightly adapted from https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/banana-split-bread/

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