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Chocolate Banana Bread

Deliciously Moist Chocolate Banana Bread That's Guilt-Free

Indulge in this guilt-free Chocolate Banana Bread made with ripe bananas and cocoa powder for a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Mashed Banana Very ripe for best flavor.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for best results.
  • 1 tsp White Vinegar Activates baking soda.
  • 1/2 cup Oil or Milk of Choice Coconut oil recommended for richer taste.
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup or Honey Maple syrup keeps it vegan.
  • 2 cups Flour (White, Spelt, Oat, or Gluten-Free Mix) Avoid coconut flour.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch cocoa for richer taste.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Essential for proper rise.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Aids in leavening.
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (Optional) Adds bursts of chocolate flavor.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, vinegar, and oil or milk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, being careful not to over-mix.
  5. Optional: Fold in mini chocolate chips and spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes without opening the door.
  7. Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean.
  8. Leave the bread in the turned-off oven for 10 minutes to set before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
  9. Wrap loosely to retain moisture and refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best results. Avoid overheating the mixture to keep the bread light and moist.

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