We always have lots of bananas laying around. I make myself a smoothie almost every morning, and it's a great snack option for the kiddos. Although bananas aren't as moody as avocados, they don't have an exceptionally long shelf life so I either freeze them for smoothies or bake this chocolate chunk banana bread made healthier. It's a really special after school treat to have with a glass of milk or as a mid-day snack for mama with my favorite iced coffee!
What's inside this chocolate chunk banana bread made healthier?
Yes, baked goods are not "healthy" I always say, if you want to be healthy, eat a carrot stick, not cake. However, it's possible to make delicious baked goods that have more nutritious ingredients like this one!
- Eggs
- Olive oil
- Maple syrup or honey
- Milk or greek yogurt
- Vanilla extract
- Bananas (preferably overripe ones with black spots)
- White whole wheat flour
- Cinnamon
- Baking soda
- Dark Chocolate chunks
How to make it:
- Start by mashing the bananas with a fork or in the bowl of a mixer with the paddle attachment.
- Next, add in the maple syrup, yogurt, vanilla extract, egg, and olive oil.
- Pour in the flour, cinnamon and baking soda and mix until combined.
- Fold in the chunks with a spatula.
- Use a greased or parchment paper lined standard 9" loaf pan for this recipe. Bake on 350 F for 45-55 minutes, until the top is golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack . Cool completely before slicing.
Storing:
Store chocolate chunk banana bread made healthier in an airtight container in a cool dry place for 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to a 3 months.
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Ingredients
- 2 whole bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup milk or greek yogurt (you may sub for non-dairy alternatives)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Mash the bananas with a fork or in the bowl of a mixer with the paddle attachment. Add in the eggs, olive oil, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla. MIx until combined. Pour in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt and mix well. Fold in the chocolate chunks with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into a greased or parchment lined loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, until the top is golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing.
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