Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8 slices
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Course
Breakfast
Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread
Description
Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread uses whole wheat flour combined with unsweetened cocoa powder and rising agents such as baking soda and baking powder for structure. Cinnamon adds warmth while coconut sugar and coconut oil provide a subtle sweetness and moistness. Eggs, milk, vanilla, and mashed ripe bananas bind the batter and contribute natural sweetness and moisture.
Optional walnuts provide crunch and semi-sweet chocolate chunks lend richness and bursts of flavor throughout the loaf. Baking at 350 degrees for around one hour creates a well-cooked interior with a slightly firm top crust. Cooling the loaf before slicing helps maintain texture and ease of serving.
This banana bread is a satisfying option for those craving a chocolatey baked good with some whole grain and fruit-based nutrition.
Refer to the full post for substitution ideas and tips to tailor sweetness or ingredient choices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar use 1/2 cup for a sweeter loaf
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 2 egg large, lightly beaten, at room temperature
- 3 teaspoons cow's milk or almond milk, or coconut milk are all fine
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 banana 1/2 cups, VERY ripe, peeled and mashed (about 5 or 6 bananas
- 3/4 cup walnut chopped; optional
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate, chopped into small chunks, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick spray; set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk together whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large bowl combine coconut sugar, coconut oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in the mashed bananas. Add in the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chunks, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 1 hour, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing the loaf from the pan and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, slice and serve.
Notes
- Refer to the full post for substitution ideas and tips to tailor sweetness or ingredient choices.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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