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Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Banana Bread

Chelsea Colbath
A dark chocolate twist on my favorite banana bread, made with wholesome ingredients like olive oil, maple syrup, and whole wheat flour.
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2 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas*
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup**
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour***
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a standard loaf pan with nonstick spray, or line with parchment.
  • 2. Put bananas, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and egg into a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher until everything is combined. A few small banana bits visible is fine, it doesn't need to be completely smooth.
  • 3. Add all remaining ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon just until combined. Do not overmix. Pour into prepared pan, and bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

*Make sure your bananas are very ripe, or else the bread will not be sweet enough. Depending on the size of my bananas, I use 3-4. The recipe is very forgiving, so a slight variation in the amount of banana used will not make a huge impact in the overall results.
**This is the perfect amount of sweetness for my tastes. If you'd prefer a slightly sweeter bread, increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup. Maple syrup may also be swapped for an equal amount of any sugar you have available.
***My favorite whole wheat flour is white whole wheat, for its milder flavor. Regular whole wheat or all purpose, or a combination of the two, will work just fine here.