Rancho La Puerta Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

RANCHO LA PUERTA CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD
Lori of RecipeGirl tells us: Rancho La Puerta is a world-famous destination spa in Baja, California (Mexico) about an hour’s drive from San Diego. I’ve wanted to visit this spa for years, imagining the luxury of a week full of exercise, relaxation and healthy eating, and devoid of internet, TV and the real world. It sits on 3,000 sunny-all-the-time acres in the mountains between the sea and the desert. Luxury spa amenities, fabulous accommodations and cooking classes in the middle of their organic farm … sounds like heaven to me. Read more about Lori's adaptations and follow her step by step photographs: http://www.recipegirl.com/2009/05/06/chocolate-banana-bread-from-rancho-la-puerta-spa/#ixzz0UzpdsTX5
	Reprinted with permission from Lori of RecipeGirl.com
CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD 10 ounces pitted dried prunes ¾ cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium) 2 large eggs 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1½ teaspoons baking soda ½ cup banana chips, chopped coarsely 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1. In a small saucepan, bring prunes and 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until prunes are very soft, about 20 minutes. Drain. 2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 5×9-inch loaf pan and line bottom with a piece of parchment paper, cut to fit. 3. In a food processor, whirl prunes and bananas until very smooth. Add eggs and whirl to combine. 4. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir in banana mixture until evenly moistened. Stir in banana chips and chocolate chips. Scrape the thick batter into pan and spread level. 5. Bake bread until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out a little chocolatey but not gooey, 40 to 50 minutes. Loosen bread from pan with a knife and invert onto a rack. Remove parchment. Turn bread right-side-up and let cool at least 1 hour before slicing. Servings: 16 Yield: 16 slices Cooking Tips Shortcut: Sub 10 oz. (1 1/4 cups) unsweetened prune baby food for the pitted prunes, and omit water and cooking in step 1. Nutrition Facts Amount Per Serving Calories 162 Calories From Fat (28%) 45 Total Fat 5.58g Saturated Fat 3.35g Cholesterol 26.44mg Sodium 190.53mg Potassium 267.71mg Carbohydrates 29.79g Dietary Fiber 4.39g Sugar 9.43g Net Carbohydrates 25.40g Protein 3.38g WW Points: 4.5* Recipe Source: Adapted by Lori of RecipeGirl.com from Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta

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