…you probably think I’ve got some kind of banana loaf fetish, which I do… but I hate to see a banana go to waste and anyway work with me here… banana is a fruit… walnut’s are full of vitamins and protein… a loaf is NOT a cake… this surely equals a healthy snack right..? okay, so the added chocolate may be a little off the scale but it’s not my fault… for that the blame lays squarely at Chele from Chocolate Teapot‘s feet… oh and her cunning partner in crime Choclette from Chocolate Log Blog… evil twins that they are made me do it….
… the theme for this months we should cocoa challenge is health… I suppose it’s Chele’s idea of being cruel to be kind… whatever it is and however I kid myself about this banana loaf being healthy The Viking and I devoured it in one sitting, which I’m not sure counts as portion control let alone healthy eating… ah well, it was damn fine which really is the point isn’t it?
Banana, Walnut and White Chocolate Loaf
if you get a chance to refrigerate this loaf for 24 hours before you eat it you will enjoy a denser, moister loaf
4oz butter
4oz brown sugar
Chocolate is made from cocoa beans; beans are vegetables – therefore chocolate must count towards your Five A Day!
Temptation!
I was planning a banana and chocolate loaf too but had to wait for my oven to be fixed! I think this definitely counts as healthy!
Yup, cocoa is derived from beans, and therefore it HAS to be part of the 5-a-day!! LOVELY looking banana loaf, and like you, I hate waste, so this is a brilliant idea for using those old bananas up…looks amazing!
Karen
It sounds very tasty, as well as healthy.
CHOCOLATE is healthy, but white chocolate isn't chocolate, is it? 😉
Did you butter the slices before eating? LOL!
Great entry Dom- any cake with fruit or vegetable is most definitely, 100% diet food
I hear those words 'fruit portion', healthy and 'portion control' but I think 'fetish' is probably nearer the mark! Banana and white chocolate sounds like an excellent combination, you loaf looks very delicious.
like i said in my latest post, i don't believe health is about restricting! as long as we eat real food, and make it with love, it's definitely good for your body and most definitely your soul (:
like i said in my latest post, i don't believe health is about restricting! as long as we eat real food, and make it with love, it's definitely good for your body and most definitely your soul (:
This Banana Loaf sounds insanely good, the white chocolate and walnuts is a brilliant idea.
Sounds gorgeous Dom, inspirational as ever!
I would never have thought about putting white chocolate in the banana loaf and that's exactly why your a good baker. Nice idea!
I have used white chocolate for the last few We Should Cocoa challenges.
It definately is chocolate as it contains cocoa butter, but also has to contain some diary too. I only know this as I went to a tasting and asked lots of difficult questions!
Well done on getting the challenge done so fast. I know what I'll be making – just need to do so.
Looks great – banana loaf is always a treat, yet always feels good for you!
Lovely cake – oh sorry, I mean loaf. I'm not absolutely sure about the health bit but I'll definitely remember that a loaf is not a cake.
OMG this is sinful! I would never have thought of this! I'll bet it was delicious!
Haha! Well it would have been healthy if someone had 'exercised' (pun intended lol) portion control! Love this recipe though and I am going to pinch it to use up the banana's in my fruit bowl. Thanks for taking part in the fun again this month.
Ah health, smealth! Everything in moderation, including moderation. Healthy or not, I'm loving these
Didn't sound as though this loaf got the chance to sit in the fridge for 5 minutes never mind 24 hours.
Anyway cocoa butter, walnuts and bananas are healthy, so getting loads of them at one sitting has got to be a good thing – no? And this evil reputation seems to be following me around – think I quite like it 😉
Thanks for being a dear man and taking in this continuing chocolate quest.