Whole-wheat Banana chocolate bread with almonds a delicious twist on the classic banana bread. It is one of the best banana chocolate bread recipe that you have to try; and I am glad to share it with you. The bread is moist, full of flavor and healthy. Using whole-wheat and almonds makes the bread more nutritious.

Bananas are incredibly healthy and all-season fruit that are inexpensive to buy. This makes them an excellent choice for anyone interested in healthy eating.  Adding this fruit into our dishes ensures that our bodies are well nourished. I guarantee you that you will love this bread just like I do!

Why you will love this bread

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a homemade baked good, this whole-wheat banana chocolate bread with almonds is sure to impress you. This is why:

• The bread is nutritious and healthy. It is made with whole-wheat flour and almonds. These provide fiber and nutrients, making the bread a healthier alternative to traditional banana bread.
• The addition of chocolate chips gives this bread a pleasing taste that pairs perfectly well with the natural sweetness of bananas.
• The bread is incredibly moist. Almonds contain oil that makes this bread moist and tender.
• This bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. It offers a balanced treat that is nutritious and delicious.

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How to make whole-wheat banana chocolate bread

Making this whole-wheat banana chocolate bread with almonds is very simple. With just a few steps, you’ll have a batter ready to bake into a delicious bread that’s perfect for any occasion. Here are the ingredients and steps to follow to make this bread:

Ingredients:

• Whole-wheat flour -This serves as the base of the bread.
• All-purpose flour – This helps the bread to be less denser and have a light texture.
• Ground Almonds – Use a grinder to make your own almond flour. This this guide on how to make DIY Almond flour at home.
• Olive oil – you can also use softened butter or canola oil. Oil provide moisture and tenderness to the bread.
• Ripe bananas – offer natural sweetness, moisture, and a soft, tender texture to the bread. The riper the bananas, the better the bread.
• Sugar
• Chocolate chips
• Eggs
• Milk/water
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Lemon juice
• Lemon zest
• Salt
• Vanilla extract/essence

Ingredients

Ingredients

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180℃ (350℉), grease and flour a loaf tin.
2. Peel the bananas, put in a bowl and mash  using a fork.
3. Cream the butter and sugar until well mixed, add the mashed bananas, the eggs and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flours, baking powder and soda, salt and ground almonds and mix well
5. Add lemon zest and mix
6.  Blend the mixture into the creamed banana eggs mixture using a silicon spatula or wooden spoon
7. Add milk slowly by slowly while mixing until you reach the right consistency
8. Fold dark chocolate chips into the mixture using a spatula
9. Pour into the loaf tin and bake for about 40 – 1 hour or until the test for doneness is positive.
10. Remove from the oven and cool in the loaf tin for 5 minutes, then remove onto a rack and finish cooling.
11. Slice and serve cold.

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Whole-wheat Banana Chocolate Bread recipe

Whole-wheat Banana chocolate bread is moist, full of flavor and healthy. Using whole-wheat makes the bread more nutritious. Bananas are incredibly healthy and all-season fruits that are inexpensive to buy. This makes them an excellent choice for anyone interested in healthy eating.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Resting Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 slices

Calories: 657.1kcal

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Ingredients 

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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup ground Almonds
• 1 cup softened butter or olive oil
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 bananas ripe
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk/water
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence

Instructions

Step1:

• Preheat the oven to 180℃ (350℉), grease and flour a loaf tin.
• Peel the bananas, put in a bowl and mash  using a fork.
  

Step 2:

• Mix oil or cream butter and sugar until well mixed,
  
• Add the mashed bananas, the eggs and mix well.
  
• In a separate bowl, combine the flours, baking powder and soda, salt and ground almonds and mix well
  
• Add lemon zest and mix
  
•  Blend the mixture into the creamed banana eggs mixture using a silicon spatula or wooden spoon
  
• Add milk slowly by slowly while mixing until you reach the right consistency
  
• Fold dark chocolate chips into the mixture using a spatula
  

Step 3:

• Pour into the loaf tin and bake for about 40 – 1 hour or until the test for doneness is positive.
  
• Remove from the oven and cool in the loaf tin for 5 minutes, then remove onto a rack and finish cooling.
  
• Slice and serve cool.

Notes

• You can replace chocolate chips with walnuts or any other seeds or nuts for a crunchy texture and taste.
• For better results, measure your ingredients accurately.
• Do not overmix your ingredients

 

Nutrition

Calories: 657.1kcal | Saturated Fat: 19.28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.56g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.3g | Sodium: 485.88mg | Potassium: 392.9mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 38.6g | Vitamin A: 241.61IU | Vitamin C: 6.31mg | Calcium: 141.16mg | Iron: 2.92mg

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