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Cocoa banana bread - Healthy banana bread recipe

Yummy quickbread
(and healthy, too)
Kori Ellis

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A couple years ago, a friend of mine gave me this fabulous recipe for healthy banana bread. There's also a twist -- it contains cocoa.
Cocoa banana breadIf you like chocolate and bananas, you'll love this healthy banana bread recipe. This cocoa banana bread is delicious for dessert or a snack. Some people like to add white chocolate chips to the recipe, but they are optional.

Ingredients

  • 4 overripe bananas
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/4 cup All Bran cereal
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 cup Splenda
  • 1 Tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 Tsp vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 ounces white chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Mash bananas with egg whites, apple sauce, oil and syrup until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients into banana mixture and mix well.
  5. Pour into a lightly greased loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool before cutting.
  8. Serve with hot tea.

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Kori Ellis is an editor and writer based in San Antonio, TX, where she lives with her husband and two labs, Yogi and Deuce. At SheKnows, she contributes articles to the Beauty & Style channel and several other sections. Additionally, Kori has been published in dozens of magazines, newspapers and websites worldwide, writing about everything from wedding planning to fantasy sports. She's the Senior Editor at b5media.com and the guide to Accessories at About.com.
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