Chocolate-Chia Banana Bread
This chocolatey and (somewhat) healthy take on the regular banana bread is great for afternoon tea, or to take to a party for dessert. The chia seeds are a source of Omega-3 fatty acids and, along with the coconut flour, add a boost of fibre. Dark chocolate chunks reduce the need for the amount of refined sugar required in a traditional banana bread recipe. Store it in an air-tight container in a cool, dark place for a few days. If you manage to get through a day without eating all of it.I
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy milk (also works with almond milk)
- 2 (over)ripe medium to large bananas
- 2 eggs, lightly whisked
- 75 g melted butter (or vegan alternative)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 180 g chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Grease and line a bread tin with baking paper (use extra, so it hangs over the edge and it's easy to pull the loaf out when it's done).
- Sift and combine flours and sugar into a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl mash the bananas, then combine with milk, eggs and butter.
- Pour banana mixture into the bowl with flour and mix until well combined.
- Fold chia seeds and chocolate chunks into the batter.
- Use a spatula to scoop batter into the bread tin.
- Bake for 45-55min or until skewer comes out clean when pricked.