Banana Pie with Chocolate and Nuts

8 servings

150 minutes

Banana pie with chocolate and nuts is a true delight that combines the softness of ripe bananas, the rich taste of bitter chocolate, and the aromatic crunch of walnuts. This dessert originated in American cuisine, where banana breads and pies became popular due to the availability of ingredients and ease of preparation. The pie has a rich, slightly caramel flavor with warm cinnamon notes, and its texture is tender and airy with a pleasant contrast of chocolate pieces and nuts. Its perfect density makes it an excellent complement to morning coffee or evening tea. It can be served warm or chilled, and thanks to the combination of healthy ingredients, it is not only delicious but also nutritious. This cozy dessert brings joy with every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 693.8
• Proteins: 11.7g
• Fats: 34.2g
• Carbohydrates: 86g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 2.5 glass
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Butter: 150 g
• Soda: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 1 glass
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Bananas: 3 pc
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
• Natural yoghurt: 0.7 glass
• Dark chocolate: 120 g
• Walnuts: 130 g
• Ground cinnamon: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Grease the bottom and sides of the pie pan with butter and lightly dust with flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss

2. Blend three medium-sized ripe bananas in a blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bananas: 3 pieces

3. Mix flour with baking soda and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss
   • Soda: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon

4. Beat the butter with 3/4 cup of sugar on medium speed until well combined. Then, gradually add 2 eggs while continuing to beat. When the mixture becomes fluffy, mix it with banana puree, yogurt, and vanilla extract.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Sugar: 1 glass
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Bananas: 3 pieces
   • Natural yoghurt: 0.7 glass
   • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

5. Pour the egg-banana mixture into the flour and mix thoroughly with a mixer on low speed.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss

6. In a separate bowl, combine roughly chopped chocolate (70% cocoa), crushed nuts, cinnamon, melted butter, and remaining sugar. Divide the mixture into 2 equal parts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate: 120 g
   • Walnuts: 130 g
   • Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Butter: 150 g
   • Sugar: 1 glass

7. Place half of the dough in the baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate-nut mixture on top, add a second layer of dough, and sprinkle again with chocolate crumbs and nuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss
   • Dark chocolate: 120 g
   • Walnuts: 130 g

8. Send the pie to an oven preheated to 190 degrees. Bake on the middle rack until golden brown (about 35-40 minutes). Leave to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss