Cacao Nibs Banana Bread
Get ready to indulge, chocolate lovers! This delightful Cacao Nibs Banana Bread is a chocolate lover's dream come true, bursting with the rich flavor of Suncore Foods® Cacao Nibs. Imagine biting into moist, banana-packed goodness, complemented by the delightful crunch and bittersweet notes of cacao. Perfect for breakfast on busy mornings, an afternoon pick-me-up snack, or a decadent dessert any time you crave something sweet! Why settle for store-bought chocolates or flowers when you can have this lovingly baked delight? It's made with pure love and the perfect blend of flavors to tickle your taste buds. Grab a slice (or two) and experience chocolate bliss like never before!
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
⅓ cup neutral oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup Suncore Foods® Cacao Nibs (plus extra for topping)
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas. Whisk in sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix just until combined.
4. Fold in walnuts and Suncore Foods® Cacao Nibs.
5. Pour batter into the pan. Sprinkle with extra Suncore Foods® Cacao Nibs and walnuts if desired.
6. Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.