This post is an updated version from January 2013. It’s a simple and delicious banana bread that we’ve simplified even more and tweaked the recipe a bit to make it even more delicious. As our food philosophies have changed over the years, we thought this post could use a bit of an update.
Back when we were newbie bloggers in 2013 and before we became mammas, we viewed this blog of ours as a strictly healthy recipe blog. We had categories like “How To Snack Healthy” and desserts were listed under “You Only Live Once.” (for the record, you can eat dessert whenever you want!). Now, not to say the newer recipes you find here today are not healthful, but that really isn’t the focus. In fact, our aim is always to create delicious, simple, family friendly recipes that can be created without the need for any special equipment and cooking techniques. That’s the number one priority.
When reading over some of our older posts, we kind of want to cringe. We list low fat coconut milk in the ingredient list, we talk about using low fat cheese, or as was in the original banana bread recipe, I mentioned using some apple sauce to cut down on the fat. My how times have changed.
Now, not only as a mom, seasoned recipe developer, and proponent of relaxed eating, I know that fat adds flavour, fat makes you feel full, and most importantly, tastes delicious. That sort of diet talk does not have a place on this blog or any where for that matter. Labelling foods as “good” or “bad” or even “healthy” and “unhealthy” sets you on a path of restriction, food rules, and an all round negative relationship with food. Not fun and definitely not “healthy.”
So, on a mission to revamp some of those older posts that don’t really reflex our motto of “relaxed eating” anymore, I thought this Banana Bread recipe was a good place to start! It’s not only even more delicious, but it’s made with one bowl! Another thing that’s changed, the need to create recipes with as few bowls to wash as possible. Because no one has got the time or patience for that.
And did I mention I’ve added chocolate? Because what on earth was I thinking before?!
Dara
One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Serves | 1 loaf |
Prep time | 15 minutes |
Cook time | 55 minutes |
Total time | 1 hours, 10 minutes |
Meal type | Breakfast, Dessert, Snack |
Ingredients
- 2 very ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or higher)
- 1 Tsp baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 Tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Note
This banana quick bread is perfect anytime of day. Feel free to sub the chocolate chips for walnuts or raisins or just leave them out. It also freezes really well so you can have fresh banana bread anytime the craving strikes!
Directions
1. | Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. |
2. | In a large bowl combine bananas, yogurt, and baking soda. Add egg, sugar, oil, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Add flours, baking powder and salt and mix until just combined. |
3. | Fold in chocolate chips and spoon batter into a loaf pan. |
4. | Bake for 45-55 minutes, until brown on top and cooked all the way through. Let cool for about 5 minutes before you remove it from the pan. |
5. | Spoon batter into a loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until loaf is browned and springs back when touched. Let cool for about 5 minutes before you remove it from the pan. |
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Carley @OptimisticHealth says
This looks awesome! I have SO many bananas that need to be used too. Thanks for sharing!
Martochka says
I’m about to make it again. It comes out perfect each time. It is by far the best banana bread recipe I have tried. Thank you.
Erin & Dara says
So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks so much for sharing!