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Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread

This Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread is a delightful treat! It's moist, chocolatey, and made with wholesome ingredients!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 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 large eggs lightly beaten, at room temperature
  • 3 teaspoons milk (cow's milk, almond milk, or coconut milk are all fine!)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups VERY ripe banana (peeled and mashed, about 5 or 6 bananas)
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped into small chunks, optional)

Instructions

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat Your Oven. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your bread bakes evenly and rises beautifully.
  • Step 2: Prepare Your Loaf Pan. Lightly grease your loaf pan with a bit of coconut oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  • Step 4: Combine the Wet Ingredients. In another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil with coconut sugar until well combined. Then, add the lightly beaten eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  • Step 5: Mash the Bananas. In a separate bowl, mash your VERY ripe bananas until smooth.
  • Step 6: Combine the Mixtures. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold in the mashed bananas. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chunks at this stage.
  • Step 7: Bake. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Step 8: Cool and Enjoy. Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Loaf Pan
  • Oven
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Wrap slices in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Warm individual slices in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.