Chocolate Almond Banana Bread
I wanted to make banana bread, but I wanted to make something a little different from the typical run of the mill banana bread. So when I came across this recipe for Double Chocolate Banana Bread from The Toasted Pine Nut, I knew I had to try it! I altered the ingredients just a tiny bit to use what I had on hand and it came out chocolatey and delicious! It's gluten and dairy free and a great option for anyone who is not a fan of strong banana flavor - the chocolate and nut butter do a great job of subduing the banana. I think a slice of this banana bread would go perfectly with a hot cup of coffee or tea or a cold glass of milk. I would definitely recommend you give it a try!
Chocolate Almond Banana Bread
adapted from The Toasted Pine Nut
Ingredients:
- 2 very ripe bananas
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, plus 2 tablespoons for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips, plus more for sprinkling
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in the eggs, peanut butter, and sugar. It's ok if the banana is still a little chunky.
3. In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add to the banana mixture. Stir everything together using a spatula - it will be very thick.
4. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan.
6. Microwave the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter at 70% for 30 seconds until warm and a little melty. Drizzle the peanut butter over the top of the batter. Sprinkle on a handful of chocolate chips.
7. Bake for about 40 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Let cool in pan on a wire rack before slicing.
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