Banana Bread With Cherries and Chocolate Chips
The stunning combination of cherries and chocolate turns this healthy little plant-based snack into an incredible delight, elevating regular ol’ banana bread from good to superb. From simple, wholesome ingredients comes a delicious indulgence. No dairy. No white flour. No white sugar. No oil. No guilt.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup non-dairy chocolate chips
- 1 cup frozen dark cherries, thawed
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside 5 mini bread pans (each 3-inch x 6-inch), or line 12 muffin cups with parchment liners.
- 2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. In a medium bowl, mix together the bananas, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until almost combined. Stir in chocolate chips and cherries.
- 3. Fill the baking pan evenly. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick in the center and see if it comes out clean.
- 4. Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the bread to a cooling rack.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
- 1. You can also make five mini breads (3x6 inches each) or 12 muffins
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