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Chocolate Chunk Coconut Banana Bread.

This Chocolate Chunk Coconut Banana Bread is a moist, delicious treat packed with flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread:
  • 4 medium overly ripe bananas (mashed, about 1 1/4 cup mashed)
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Baking loaf pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your bread bakes evenly.
  2. Step 2: Grease your loaf pan lightly with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, mash the 4 medium overly ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth. You should have about 1 1/4 cups of mashed banana.
  4. Step 4: To the mashed bananas, add the 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil, 1/4 cup of honey, 2 eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined and smooth.
  5. Step 5: In another bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat pastry flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine!
  7. Step 7: Gently fold in the 1 cup of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  8. Step 8: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. Step 9: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Step 10: Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy your Chocolate Chunk Coconut Banana Bread warm or at room temperature!

Notes

  • For added crunch, mix in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
  • Shredded coconut can enhance the tropical flavor.
  • Freeze the bread tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.