Description
This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread features a moist, tender crumb infused with the natural sweetness of overripe bananas and rich dark chocolate. Made with whole-food ingredients, it is both indulgent and nourishing, suitable for everyone from children to health-conscious adults.
Ingredients
Scale
3 Large Overripe Bananas
2 cups Spelt or Oat Flour
1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
1/3 cup Melted Coconut Oil
2 Large Pasture-Raised Eggs
1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (70%+)
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pa
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth with minor lumps
- Whisk in melted coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, and sea salt, folding until just combined
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips and reserve a few to sprinkle on top
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe for best flavor and moisture.
Use room temperature ingredients to avoid uneven batter.
Store wrapped in parchment or an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg