Cranberry Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

WARNING‼️This Cranberry Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is slightly addicting, but that’s okay because it has so many health benefits!! Cranberries are known to improve immune function, lower the risk of cancer, and decrease blood pressure.

Bananas aid with digestion, improve skin quality, and give you energy!

The best part [DARK CHOCOLATE] is loaded with antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress which helps prevent diseases such as cardiovascular disease. Dark chocolate also improves blood flow and helps to lower cholesterol levels.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/4 cup oat flour

• 3/4 cup almond flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

• 2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil

• 1/3 cup coconut palm sugar

• 2 Tablespoons maple syrup

• 3 medium overripe bananas, mashed

• 2 eggs

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped

• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, letting the excess hang over the long sides a bit. Spray the inside with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking soda and salt.

3. In a separate mixing bowl use a hand mixer (or stand mixer) to combine coconut oil, coconut sugar and maple syrup. Add in mashed bananas, eggs and vanilla until well blended.

4. Add flour and mix until just blended. Don’t over mix. Gently stir in cranberries and chocolate chips.

5. Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth top and bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.