Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 medium very ripe bananas (approximately 1 ¼ cups mashed)
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3 eggs
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¼ cup pure maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups fine blanched almond flour (packed)
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
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2 tablespoons extra dark chocolate chips (for topping)
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Fancy sea salt (for sprinkling on top)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, eggs, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Add almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
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Gently fold in ½ cup of dark chocolate chips to the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips on top.
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Bake the loaf for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out almost clean.
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Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Remove the loaf and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into 12 pieces when fully cooled and serve. For best results, enjoy the next day with your favorite nut butter or butter and a sprinkle of sea salt.
# Notes:
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The bread tastes better the next day as the flavors develop further.