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Chocolate Banana Bread [GF]

My go-to banana bread recipe that is gluten-free and safe for those with coeliac disease. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also naturally higher in protein and fibre than traditional banana bread recipes.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour To make it coeliac-safe, ensure it doesn't have a 'may contain gluten' allergen statement
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 cup choc chips
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 large bananas
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Line metal loaf tin pan (8.5" x 4.5") with baking paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas and add wet ingredients. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf tin and bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Remove banana bread from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove from loaf pan and transfer to a wire rack to let cool.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to five days. Enjoy cold or warmed.