My favorite dessert combination is chocolate and banana. This healthy chocolate banana loaf is sweetened with date syrup which not only makes this recipe delicious but it also adds incredible nutrition.
What are the benefits of Date Syrup?
- Contains antioxidants
- Source of fibre
- Energy booster
I hope you are now sold on trying date syrup. If you end up loving it as much as I do, you can use it as a substitute for honey as it has a similar consistency. This recipe can also easily be made with gluten-free flour if you have gluten sensitivity.
I am excited for you to try.
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Chocolate Banana Loaf with Date Syrup
This easy, delicious, and healthy banana bread is sweetened with natural date syrup. You will be making this recipe on repeat as it is that good.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all purpose flour gluten free works well
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 3 bananas, mashed
- ½ cup date syrup
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup warm water
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup ground walnut and 1 tbsp to sprinkle on top
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Grease a standard loaf pan with oil or line with parchment paper
- In a large bowl mix eggs, oil, and date syrup.
- In a small bowl mix cocoa powder with warm water and whisk until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt) into the egg mixture.
- Add the chocolate mixture to the large bowl and mix well.
- Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle with the extra walnuts.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Cool before slicing. Enjoy!