1¾cupall purpose flouror sub half whole grain flour
¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder
1cupgranulated sugaror sub 1/2 cup honey
1tspbaking powder
¼tspbaking soda
¼tspsalt
2eggs
½cupmelted butteryou may sub half the butter for 1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce.
3over-ripe bananasmashed
1tspvanilla extract
½cupsemi-sweet chocolate chipsI like using the mini chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add in the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
4. Carefully fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Mix in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour into a greased 9″x5″ loaf pan and bake in preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes until the bread has risen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the bread cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan, then release it from the pan onto a cooling rack.
8. Enjoy this delicious bread warm… or let it cool completely and freeze it for later!
Notes
Store cooled bread at room temperature in a tightly sealed container, or slice and freeze for later.