Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

I've finally done it! I've finally baked something yummy!

Let's just say that cooking isn't my forte. My abilities include PB&J's or baking cakes from boxed cake mixes. Hopefully with practice that will change...

Anyways. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. I found this recipe [here], and it's super delicious, surprisingly easy, and vegan.

You will need:

• 4 large overripe bananas
• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp chopped almonds (optional)

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, chia seeds and sea salt together.
3. In a separate bowl, mash all the bananas together. A potato masher works great! Then add the coconut oil and vanilla extract.
4. Combine the dry and wet ingredients and add the chopped almonds and chocolate chips.
5. Grease a loaf pan, pour in the batter, and pop it in the oven.
6. It should take 45 to 60 minutes to bake. To see if it's ready, poke a toothpick into the bread and if it comes out clean it's finished.

Enjoy!

PS: Because my baking abilities are questionable, I split all of the ingredients in half to avoid wasting food in case the bread didn't turn out right. So the picture below is only half of the actual size!

~sb