All-In Banana Chocolate Chip Loaf
Make the most of every part of the banana — peel included! This moist, tender cake is a delicious way to reduce waste and boost fibre.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Wash bananas well under cool running water and remove tough parts from each end.
- Chop peels into small pieces and place in food processor or blender with bananas and 2-3 Tbsp water. Blend until smooth.
- In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
- In large bowl, beat sugar, oil or butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in banana mixture.
- Add dry ingredients to wet. Stir gently then add chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour into loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean and top springs back to the touch.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, remove and cool on wire rack.
- Helpful Tips:
- Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavour and the softest peels. Clean, frozen banana peels will blend even more smoothly.
- Use walnuts, pepitas, dried cranberries or raisins instead of chocolate chips.
- Make this recipe with 3 ripe bananas if you’re not ready to try the peels.
