Banana bread with dark chocolate
Banana bread: A Heavenly Fusion of Taste and Health
Banana bread is not just an everyday bake; it is a symphony of flavours and a clever way to give overripe bananas a glorious repurposing. This timeless dark chocolate banana bread recipe is not only a treat for the taste buds, but also a nutritious addition to your daily menu. Find out here why this simple, yet sophisticated, recipe is an absolute must for baking enthusiasts and health lovers.
The Healthy Benefits of Banana Bread:
Banana bread, besides its delicious taste, offers numerous health benefits. Bananas are rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, making this bread not only a treat, but also a nutritious choice for the whole family. The addition of dark chocolate not only adds a decadent twist, but also provides antioxidants that can boost the immune system.
Recipe Banana bread with dark chocolate
Time: 60 min
No. of persons: 4
Pan: VH28CS
Ingredients:
- 150 g flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 pinch of sea salt
- 50 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 100 g light olive oil
- 3 ripe bananas
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp icing sugar
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 180 °C or prepare the barbecue for indirect heat for an extraordinary taste experience.
- Banana preparation: Crush ripe bananas in the peel, remove and mash further with a fork until smooth.
- Sugar and Spices: Add sugar and a pinch of cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Mix well and then add the eggs, stir again.
- Flour and Baking Powder: Sift the flour and baking powder over the bowl with the banana mixture. Mix everything into a homogeneous batter.
- Olive Oil and Salt: Add light olive oil and a pinch of salt to the batter. Mix again for the perfect consistency.
- Add chocolate: Chop the dark chocolate and mix into the batter. Save a small piece of chocolate for later.
- Prepare mould: Grease a cast-iron mould with vegetable oil or use baking paper in a normal baking tin. Pour the batter evenly into the mould.
- Baking: Bake the banana bread for about 45 minutes. Check with a skewer; it should come out clean.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the banana bread cool for 10 minutes. Then grate the remaining piece of chocolate over the bread and sprinkle lightly with icing sugar.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
- Cast iron mould: Using a cast iron mould? Carefully cut along the edge, turn the mould over, gently tap the bottom, and the banana bread should come off easily.
- Nuts and Seeds: Add a healthy twist by adding nuts or seeds to the batter for extra crunch and nutrients.
- Gluten-free Option: Make the recipe gluten-free by opting for gluten-free flour.
This dark chocolate banana bread recipe is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a healthy choice for any time of the day. Try this simple and nutritious recipe and discover the magic of a tasty treat that you will want to prepare again and again. Surprise yourself and your loved ones with the perfect combination of health and deliciousness in every bite of banana bread.
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