Hey There, Friends! This is one of my absolute favorites. It’s perfect as a dessert, snack, or breakfast bread and is great for potlucks. I love that it’s made with wholesome ingredients, making it a great choice for my family. But I know you’re here for the recipe, so without further ado, it’s posted below, along with an embedded video that walks you through the process. Enjoy! And if you decide to give it a try, please remember to leave your comments with your thoughts.

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup skinny-dipped chocolate chips (dark chocolate or sugar-free)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
5. Fold in Walnuts and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and skinny-dipped chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on it to prevent over-baking.
8. Cool: Allow the banana walnut bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and Enjoy: Once cooled, slice the bread into portions and enjoy a delicious, healthier version of banana walnut bread with skinny-dipped chocolate chips.

This recipe offers a balance of natural sweetness from ripe bananas and honey or maple syrup, added richness from Greek yogurt and coconut oil, and the delightful crunch of walnuts with a touch of chocolatey goodness from skinny-dipped chocolate chips. Enjoy!

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