The Best Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Recipe
This Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread recipe transforms overripe bananas into a delicious treat. Loaded with rich dark chocolate chunks and made with simple pantry ingredients, this fool-proof recipe creates the perfect balance of banana and chocolate in every slice.
Servings: 8
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Bananas ripe
- 2 Eggs
- 4 tablespoons Butter melted
- ¼ cup Coconut Sugar
- ½ cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste
- 1 ½ cups Gluten-Free Flour
- ½ cup Almond Flour
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2.1 oz Dark Chocolate Bar HU or Eating Evolved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray your loaf pan with oil and line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl add the gluten-free flour, almond flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Whisk to combine.
- In a large bowl mash the bananas with a fork until somewhat smooth.
- Next, add the eggs, cooled melted butter, coconut sugar, cottage cheese, and vanilla bean paste to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold until combined. Add in ¾ of the chocolate chunks and gently fold it into the dough. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the banana bread batter into a prepared loaf pan. Slice a banana lengthwise and place it on top of the batter. Sprinkle the remaining chopped chocolate on top of the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center of the banana bread comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool on a wire rack, then cut it into individual slices and enjoy.
Notes
Expert Tips And Notes
- Avoid Dry Banana Bread: Don't skip out on the moisture maker, a.k.a. cottage cheese! Also, be sure not to overmix your batter as this can also lead to a dry and dense bread.
- Baking Time May Vary: Remember, every oven is different. Check your bread after 35 minutes, and you'll know it's ready when the top is golden brown and the center is set. Remember, the banana bread will continue cooking even after it's been removed from the oven.
- Use Mushy Bananas: You will want to make sure that you use over-ripe bananas as they provide the perfect level of sweetness.
- Chop Your Chocolate Bar: When chopping your chocolate bar, leave some larger chunks, so you have a variety of sizes of chocolate from thin shards to large chunks.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
