Whether you are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, or neither, you will absolutely love this chocolatey, banana-y, wonderful quick bread! Perfect for an afternoon snack, dinner parties, or a casual weeknight dessert!
Preheat oven to 350 and grease a loaf pan with some coconut oil, or line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add in the egg, vanilla, and maple syrup and mix well.
Add in all dry ingredients on top of the wet mixture and mix gently, just until combined. Do not overmix!
Lastly, fold in chocolate chips, reserving some extra chocolate chips for sprinkling on top.
Pour in loaf pan. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes, Then, enjoy warm, or allow to cool for longer and enjoy later at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or the freezer for up to 5 months.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace the 2 eggs with 2 flax eggs by mixing 2 tablespoon ground flax + 6 tablespoon water.Use the ripest bananas you can find! The browner the bananas, the sweeter the bread will be.