We go through A LOT of bananas in this house.
Anywhere between 3-5 bananas is our daily average.
And I never worry about buying too many bananas because once they turn brown I either pop them in the freezer and use them for smoothies, protein shakes, and banana ice cream OR bake them into some bread.
Although I don’t do a ton of baking these days I really enjoy it when I do.
This particular recipe is very simple so it’s a great one to get the kids involved with. They can help you mash the bananas, measure ingredients, or stir everything together.
But even if no one wants to help you with the baking I can guarantee they’ll be lining up to help with the eating.
This banana bread is moist, flavorful, and packed with dark chocolate – need I say more?
BUT for those of you are crazy and/or insane and don’t eat chocolate (does such a person really exist?) feel free to swap to the chocolate for some walnuts, it would be delicious.
I don’t push a whole lot of my recipes on you guys but this is one that I would say you absolutely have to try. It’s just that good. So add it to your recipe box and give it a try and then come back and let me know what you think!
Now go and bake. Go on.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups of white whole-wheat flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1.5 cup mashed bananas 2-3 bananas depending on the size
- 2 egg whites 1/4 cup
- 1/4- cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup of plain no fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup turbinado sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup 3.5 ounces chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 350
- Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine bananas, egg whites, coconut oil, yogurt, turbinado sugar, and vanilla. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until everything is incorporated and then fold in chocolate chips.
- Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray before pouring the batter into the pan. Pop into the oven for fifty minutes.
Jodi says
This sounds delicious! 2 questions: What is (and why do you make it with) turbonado sugar and can you suggest a replacement for coconut oil? Not a fan of coconut at ALL! Thanks! I love your recipes and videos!
milt carlson says
What is white whole wheat flour and why instead of regular some wheat? B
Cady says
I want to make these this weekend but am out of yogurt. Could I loosen some cream cheese with milk maybe?? Or substitute kefir?
Manuel says
I made Wholemeal Banana Breadies in muffin shape and they are delicious! Only a subtle sweetness and some dark chocolate chips, but it fills you up (with joy) for a looong time. Earthy indulgence.
Louise says
Can i sub in a natural sweetner such as maple syurp or agave or honey instead?? I dont like refind sugar it makes me sick
Dani says
You can try but you may have to adjust the measurements a bit since the agave is liquid and the turbinado is dry.
Lucia Monteiro says
Hi Dani, even though i’m Reading your blog all the way from Portugal (so, sorry about any misspelling) i absoluly love your récipes and make the all the time. Just ths weekend i made you turkey chili and it was amazing. Just as it does this banana breas, but i just have one question. I’m currently trying no to eat wheat, so i was wondering if i could sub the wheat flour for something like oatflour or even rice flour? what do you think? Thanks
Ellen says
Making it now. Didn’t have white whole wheat flour, so I’m using unbleached all-purpose. I used vanilla yogurt with 1.5g of fat, I substituted coconut sugar for the turbinado, and omitted the chocolate and used 1/2 cup of pecans instead. It’ll be out of the oven in about 20 minutes, I’ll let you know how it turns out!
Laura says
We’ve been using this recipe of yours for at least a couple of years now. It’s a staple here. Sometimes we use pumpkin instead of the bananas, just to mix it up. Both are favorites!! I figured after this long, I should let you know;-)!! Thanks for a great one!!! 😀
Dani says
That’s awesome!! You’re welcome! I’m so happy that you enjoy the recipe AND that you reached out to let me know. Thank you 🙂