Chocolate Banana Bread

This recipe is a delicious alternative to a classic banana bread, using cocoa and coconut to give it extra depth.

This recipe makes 8 servings

Total Time: 45 minutes

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 ¼ cups (165g) self-raising flour
  • 2/3 cup (79g) cocoa
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground vanilla beans
  • 2 bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup (251g) agave or maple syrup/liquid sweetener of choice
  • 1/3 cup (76g) melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Shredded coconut, to garnish

 

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius and line a loaf tin

In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and vanilla beans

In a separate bowl, combine banana, agave, coconut oil and vinegar

Combine wet and dry ingredients

Pour batter into prepared loaf tin and top with coconut

Bake for 30 minutes or until mixture bounces back when pressed

Remove from oven and leave to cool.