Moist Dark Chocolate Banana Bread
The sweetness of banana bread with chocolate chips is irresistible. Learn how to make this deliciously moist chocolate chip banana bread here.
Equipment
- Bread Pan 9x5
- Mixing Bowls both small and large
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 4 ripe bananas
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil use olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil for healthier options
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup small dark chocolate chips or chunks more as desired
Instructions
- Grease and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F, and ensure the rack is in the middle of the oven.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and sea salt, set aside.
- In a stand mixer bowl add 4 ripe bananas and mash well using the paddle attachment.
- Combine the oil, light brown sugar, coconut sugar, large egg, and vanilla with the banana mixture. Mix for 1 minute.
- Slowly mix in flour mixture, then dark chocolate chips/chunks. You can mix them in by hand if desired.
- Add the batter to the loaf pan, garnish with any additional chocolate chips/chunks, and bake for 50 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack in the pan until it feels room temperature, and the bottom of the pan is safe to touch, before removing.