Save Your Old Bananas
Do you ever forget about the fresh produce that you have bought, so it’s brown or too ripe before you get a chance to eat it? Am I the only person that does this? Before, I used to immediately throw away the produce, but DON’T DO IT! In the last few years, I have been researching how I can repurpose old produce and create some yummy mindful treats! This chocolate chip banana bread recipe is the perfect way to use those super ripe bananas to create a delicious treat with a Hawaiian twist!
Easy Banana Bread Recipe
From as long as I can remember, my mom has always baked banana bread whenever we didn’t eat up all of the bananas from that week’s grocery store run. But from where does banana bread originate? Banana bread is an American staple in cookbooks. Baking soda and baking powder gained popularity in the 1930’s as people started discovering how the ingredients reacted as leavening chemical agents. Banana bread was first introduced in Pillsbury’s 1933 Balanced Recipes cookbook, but later became more popular in 1950s with the release of the Original Chiquita Banana’s Recipe Book. Since then, it has become a popular baked good that many people enjoy baking and sharing with friends and family.
Hawaiian Chocolate Banana Bread
What’s even better than chocolate chip banana bread? This chunky chocolate banana bread recipe is a game changer! The blend of chocolate, bananas, coconut, almonds and a hint of coffee is a perfect balance. I am always playing around with different ingredients to keep things new and exciting, and this combination is a huge hit. Our banana bread with nuts is the showstopper treat. All your friends will beg for the recipe!
Chunky Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients
Bananas – Can’t forget the main ingredient! Use the ripest bananas possible… Brown or black bananas are a good thing when it comes to banana bread. Brown sugar – The molasses note adds flavor and texture. Butter – To add richness. Eggs – Provides structure for the bread. Vanilla extract – Adds a rich flavor. Instant coffee granules – Optional, but provides a hint of coffee. All-purpose flour – The gluten in flour gives the bread shape and texture. Unsweetened cocoa powder – Who doesn’t love chocolate? This banana bread recipe has two layers of chocolate. Baking soda – This ingredient makes the bread rise. Baking powder – Same as baking soda! Salt – To balance out the sweetness. Semi-sweet chocolate chips – More chocolate, please! Sliced almonds – Pairs nicely with the chocolate chips. Sweetened shredded coconut – Gives it that Hawaiian twist!
How To Make Chocolate Banana Bread
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