With the chill of winter outside, why not enjoy a warm slice of banana bread to pair with your cup of tea or coffee. This gluten-free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread can also satisfy your dessert craving! It’s packed with banana flavor, chocolaty goodness, and contains no refined sugar! Have a wholesome slice with breakfast or save the loaf for dessert time!

Ingredients:

3 medium-sized ripe bananas (mashed)

1/4 cup Healthworks Coconut Oil (melted)

1/2 cup Maple Syrup

1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond milk

1/4 cup Ground Almonds

1 1/4 cup Healthworks Almond Flour

1/2 tsp Healthworks Ceylon Cinnamon Powder

1 tsp Apple cider vinegar*

2 tsp Baking Powder

1/4 tsp Baking Soda

Pinch of Salt

1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
2. In a large bowl, mix the coconut oil, vinegar, cinnamon, ground almonds and salt, until well combined
3. Sift in the flour, baking powder and baking soda
4. Add the mashed bananas and chocolate chips, then gently add the milk a small amount at a time
5. Transfer the mixture into a loaf tin lined with greased baking paper
6. Scatter more chocolate chips on top to decorate
7. Bake for 45 minutes, slice and serve!

*The acidity of the vinegar works with the baking soda to make the bread fluffy. If you can't consume vinegar, substitute it with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.