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Double Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

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This Double Chocolate Banana Bread offers a deliciously moist and rich treat that combines ripe bananas with deep cocoa flavor and chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, this plant-based, naturally sweetened bread is made with wholesome ingredients like flaxseeds, whole wheat pastry flour, and natural sweeteners, making it a healthier alternative to traditional banana bread.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup plant-based yogurt or tahini
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup natural cocoa powder
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, spelt, or all-purpose flour

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus more for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Flax Egg: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds with 4 tablespoons of water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes gelatinous. This acts as a vegan binding agent.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas until smooth and creamy, forming the base of your batter.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: To the mashed bananas, add 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup plant-based yogurt or tahini, the prepared flax mixture, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup natural cocoa powder, and 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, spelt, or all-purpose flour.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually sift or add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Gently fold and mix until just combined, ensuring not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for bursts of melty chocolate.
  7. Prepare to Bake: Grease a loaf pan and pour the batter into it, spreading evenly. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for a decorative finish.
  8. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 45 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • You can substitute whole wheat pastry flour with all-purpose flour or spelt flour depending on availability and preference.
  • For extra moistness, ensure your bananas are very ripe with brown spots.
  • Adjust sweetness by choosing between brown sugar, coconut sugar, or maple syrup according to taste or dietary restrictions.
  • This banana bread is vegan and dairy-free, making it suitable for most dietary needs.
  • Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • To enhance flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the wet mixture.

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