Cacao Banana Bread – Olu Olu Foods

A moist, chocolatey banana bread made with ripe bananas and rich cacao powder—perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup coconut sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cacao powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

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Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cacao powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Optionally, fold in chocolate chips for added decadence. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the banana bread to cool before slicing.

Dish image

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CHEF'S TIP

Use overripe bananas for natural sweetness and add chocolate chips or walnuts for extra texture and flavor.