Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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There are probably a million recipes for banana bread out there.  I have two different versions here on the blog already.  But it is a classic, and it deserves as many variations as people can come up with.  This whole wheat version uses whole wheat flour, coconut oil instead of butter, Greek yogurt for some added protein, and I reduced the amount of sugar that was called for in the original recipe.  I did add a few chocolate chips, because it just wouldn’t be me if I didn’t.  But you can omit those, or substitute in some chopped walnuts.

This banana bread recipe makes only 1 loaf.  Feel free to double the recipe, so you can freeze one for later.  I like having different breads and muffins in my freezer.  On a lazy weekend or if someone stops by, you always have something homemade to bring out.   Banana bread also makes great thank you gifts all year round.

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Yield: 10

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Simple, classic banana bread with whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and Greek yogurt.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, , melted
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 bananas, , mashed
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a mixer beat together brown sugar, sugar and coconut oil until well blended. Add eggs, beating well after each addition. Add yogurt, vanilla, and bananas. Mix until smooth. Slowly mix in the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 45-60 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.
5. Remove from oven, and set on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and cool completely before serving.

Notes

Adapted from Cooking Light

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 279Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 37mgSodium 232mgCarbohydrates 46gFiber 4gSugar 24gProtein 6g

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