Cocoa banana bread - Healthy banana bread recipe

If 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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