Outstanding Almond Chocolate Banana Bread

If you're looking for a delicious recipe to get your day off on the right foot, look no further than Almond Chocolate Banana Bread! This recipe is simple enough that it can be made at home in just a few steps using pantry staples.

The combination of almonds and chocolate creates a divine flavor that will make your breakfast even sweeter. Every piece of this homemade bread will bring joy to your mornings and delight your taste buds!

Almond Chocolate Banana Bread is incredibly easy to make.

Almond Chocolate Banana Bread is incredibly easy to make, but the result is so delicious it tastes like anything but a homemade breakfast! The recipe only requires a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time in the oven, but it yields a moist, flavorful treat that will have you coming back to the kitchen time and again. If you're looking for an indulgent yet still healthy breakfast option, this recipe can't be beaten; between the natural sweetness of banana and cocoa flavor of chocolate, one bite of this bread will have you hooked!

This was inspired by my other recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing sidedish recipe.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Serves: 1 loaf (8-12 slices)

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Ingredients

• 4 medium overripe bananas, peeled
• ¼ c. almond milk
• 5 T. vegetable oil
• 2 t. pure vanilla extract
• ½ c. sugar
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 t. baking powder
• ¼ t. salt
• 1 c. chocolate chips
• ½ c. almonds, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a standard 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork. 
4. Add almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
5. Add sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently mix until flour is incorporated and the mixture is mostly smooth. 
6. Using a spatula, gently fold in chocolate chips and almonds.
7. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until deep golden brown and thoroughly cooked in the center. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick or cake tester into the center of the loaf. It should come out clean with a few moist crumbs.
8. Allow banana bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for a minimum of 30 minutes before removing it from the pan and slicing.
9. Enjoy!

Variations

With recipe variations for Almond Chocolate Banana Bread, the breakfast possibilities are endless! The recipe itself is easy to follow, making homemade morning treats all the more enjoyable. From adding cinnamon sugar or a scoop of creamy peanut butter to changing up the frozen toppings, you can create new flavors every day and never get bored. You can even switch out almonds for walnuts or use dark chocolate chips in place of semi-sweet. With some experimenting and slight changes, your recipe will never be the same twice!

Equipment

Loaf Pans
Parchment Paper
Mixing Bowls

Storage

Trying out a recipe for almond chocolate banana bread is a fun homemade breakfast recipe to make. When it comes to storage, this recipe can stay fresh for up to a week when stored correctly in an airtight container! Uncut loaves can last longer for up to 2 weeks and sliced loaves about 4-5 days. For the best results, it's a good idea to keep the loaf in the fridge if you want it to last longer. With such an indulgent recipe, you won't struggle finding ways to finish off any leftover slices as it tastes amazing either warm or cold!

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