MOIST CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD| MALAWIAN FOOD RECIPES

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces fat while keeping moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Add melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.

Stir in sugar until combined.

Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in chocolate chips, if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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