Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 medium, mashed Ripe Bananas
• 1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
• 1/2 cup Almond Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1/3 cup Melted Coconut Oil
• 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan with gluten-free flour.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

3. 3

   In the same bowl, whisk in the eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using).

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.

8. 8

   Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.

9. 9

   Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.