One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

I make this one bowl chocolate chip banana bread once a week.  It’s so easy and quick to whip up and it makes the perfect after school snack or a healthy breakfast on the go.  Over the years, I’ve tweaked so many different recipes and finally, this version has evolved into my own.   What I like best about this one is that I’ve given it a healthy twist while still keeping it decadent and delicious!  My advice is to make two at a time and freeze one so you have a treat on hand when you’re craving something sweet.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic sprouted spelt flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 egg
• 2 to 3 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray (I like this one)
• In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients
• Add in wet ingredients
• Fold in chocolate chips
• Pour into loaf pan
• Cover loosely with aluminum foil
• Bake for 30 minutes
• Uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes
• Let cool for 10 minutes
• Invert loaf pan onto cooling rack and let cool another 5 to 10 minutes
• Cut into slices and serve

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!  If you’re looking to make a fuss-free, reduced fat Irish soda bread, check out this recipe.  I hope you have a great weekend!

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