Allison SherkinNutrition
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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

50 minutes

Total

60 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla; stir until combined.

  4. 4

    Mix in almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt until a thick batter forms.

  5. 5

    Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a few for the top.

  6. 6

    Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Scatter remaining chocolate chips on top.

  7. 7

    Bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Chef's Note

The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavourful the bread. Look for bananas that are mostly brown and spotty.