Chocolate Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Ripe Bananas (peeled and mashed)
• 1 piece Large Egg (room temperature)
• 1/3 cup Coconut Sugar (packed)
• 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup Neutral Oil (vegetable, canola, or melted coconut oil)
• 1/4 cup Milk of Choice (dairy or plant‑based (almond, oat, soy))
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (or cacao powder)
• 1 1/2 cups All‑Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (semi‑sweet, for topping)

Instructions

1. Mash the Bananas

   Place the three ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher until smooth with only a few small lumps.

   Time: PT3M

2. Add Wet Ingredients

   To the mashed bananas add the egg, coconut sugar, pure vanilla extract, oil, and milk. Stir gently until everything is just combined.

   Time: PT4M

3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients

   Sift the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking soda together. Sprinkle the dry mixture over the wet ingredients and fold with a whisk or spoon until the batter is uniform.

   Time: PT5M

4. Prepare the Loaf Pan

   Line the 9×5‑inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil. Pour the batter into the pan, spreading evenly.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Chocolate Chip Topping

   Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.

   Time: PT1M

6. Bake the Bread

   Place the pan in a pre‑heated oven and bake at 375°F for 40‑45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

   Time: PT42M

   Temperature: 375°F

7. Cool and Serve

   Remove the loaf from the oven, let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

4g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

10g

Fiber

3g