Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

The healthy ingredients like nuts and seeds in this recipe give the body energy it needs. Dark chocolate is known to contain important antioxidants and can boost mood. This recipe combines the perfect balance of heath and rich taste to keep you going.

Ingredients:

1 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp freshly ground cinnamon
¼ tsp freshly group nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
¼ c. whole flax seeds
½ c. dry oats
2 eggs
½ c. granulated sugar
½ c. light brown sugar
1/3 c. light olive oil
¼ c. applesauce
4 large bananas, mashed
¼ c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. dark chocolate chips

To Prepare:

1. Grease a 9x5x3 loaf pan with cooking spray, set aside.
2. Combine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl, make a well in the middle of the bowl and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl combine eggs, sugars, oil, applesauce and bananas until well-mixed.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients all at once until just combined, this batter will be lumpy.
5. Gently fold in walnuts and chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan
7. Top the batter with a sprinkle of oats, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
8. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 350º.
9. Enjoy!