Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Whole Wheat Flour
Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your bananas? Look no further than this recipe for chocolate chip banana bread with whole wheat flour. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also a great way to use up those overripe bananas that you don't know what to do with. Plus, with the addition of chocolate chips, it's sure to be a hit with the entire family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
Why Use Whole Wheat Flour?
Whole wheat flour is made from the entire wheat kernel, which includes the bran, germ, and endosperm. This means that it has more fiber and nutrients than refined flour, which has been stripped of these components. Using whole wheat flour in your baking is a simple way to increase your intake of fiber, protein, and essential minerals like zinc and magnesium. Plus, it adds a slightly nutty flavor and hearty texture to baked goods.
Substitutions
If you don't have all of the ingredients on hand, here are some substitutions you can make:
- You can use all whole wheat flour instead of a combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flour.
- You can use honey or maple syrup instead of brown sugar.
- You can use mashed avocado instead of unsweetened applesauce.
- You can use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt.
- You can use chocolate chunks or nuts instead of chocolate chips.
Feel free to experiment with different ingredients to make this recipe your own!
Conclusion
Chocolate chip banana bread with whole wheat flour is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy your bananas. It's easy to make, full of fiber and nutrients, and tastes great with a cup of coffee or tea. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients to make it your own. Enjoy!
