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Decadent Double Chocolate Banana Bread: A Guilt-Free Indulgence

Discover a surprisingly healthy and utterly decadent double chocolate banana bread recipe. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it's the perfect guilt-free treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 days 12 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 76 days 11 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 -12 slices
Course: Desserts & Baking

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or other neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips plus extra for topping
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the unsweetened applesauce, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until there are no clumps of cocoa.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
  8. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.