Avocado replaces the butter or oil usually used in banana bread and also makes this treat extra moist.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 3 hr 20 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 10 to 12 servings |
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 small firm-ripe avocado, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- Large pinch ground allspice
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Pulse the avocado, egg, vanilla and zest in a food processor until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, and fold in the bananas.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and allspice in a medium bowl. Fold the flour mixture and 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips into the avocado mixture until just combined (it’s OK if there are some lumps). Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, and let cool completely in the pan on a rack. The bread can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 199 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 21 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg |
| Sodium | 187 mg |
Reviews
Had a lot of avocados so I tried 3 different bread and muffin recipes. Not only was this the best, but is now my absolute favorite quick bread recipe! So delicious!!
Chocolate overpowering in the recipe
Good dish
“3 bananas”….please state what the measurement is. Bananas vary from small to very large.
“A large pinch of Allspice.” Again, what is the measurement?
All I could taste was the Allspice and had to throw the bread in the garbage.
My 7 ur old grandson had one small bite and reluctantly told me that it wasn’t very good. He is a human disposal and eats everything I bake/cook.
“A large pinch of Allspice.” Again, what is the measurement?
All I could taste was the Allspice and had to throw the bread in the garbage.
My 7 ur old grandson had one small bite and reluctantly told me that it wasn’t very good. He is a human disposal and eats everything I bake/cook.
This recipe is so delicious! I made it vegan style and it came out so moist and yummy! ☺️
Just a great recipe! My sis made this in muffin pan. I use wheat flour to make it just a bit more healthy. I’ve passed this delicious recipe on to family and friends!
Loved this recipe! My family finished in one day. I have passed this recipe on to many friends and family members.
This bread was just ok! My family didn’t finish it but if you’re looking for something different, try this
It is a delicious chocolate bread not a lot of banana flovor
This is delicious!! A new favorite. I never follow recipes exactly. So, I added an extra banana, left chunky, and I used 2 whole avocados. Cocoa powder can be drying. But, it’s the MOST MOIST bread (cake) I’ve ever made.