Rich Tahini Banana Bread with Dark Chocolate and Dried Fruit

Ingredients

- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar (optional, adjust for sweetness)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with a thin layer of oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Prepare Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, tahini, and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually mix in the vegetable oil and milk until fully incorporated.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.

5. Add Chocolate and Dried Fruit
Fold in the dark chocolate chips and dried fruit, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

6. Transfer to Pan and Sprinkle with Sesame Seeds
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over the top for added texture and flavor.

7. Bake
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

8. Cool and Serve
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve to enjoy the rich, nutty flavors of tahini paired with bananas and chocolate.

Total Time

PT1H30M
1 hour 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,250 calories

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