Double Chocolate Paleo Banana Bread Bars
Ingredients
- 3 medium overripe bananas (1 1/4 cup mashed banana - the ones with lots of brown spots are best)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup packed blanched fine almond flour
- 1/3 cup packed coconut flour
- 1/2 cup high-quality cocoa powder (see recipe notes below)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, dairy free if desired
- For topping:
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (dairy free, if desired)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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Add bananas, eggs and vanilla to a blender and blend until smooth.
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In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
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Gently fold in wet mixture and stir until well combined. Next stir in chocolate chunks, reserving a few tablespoons.
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Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chunks on top. Bake for 18-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Once done baking, transfer pan to a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes before cutting into 12 bars.
Recipe Notes
To make the chocolate drizzle: Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small saucepan and place over low heat. Stir frequently until melted then drizzle over bars.
To make vegan: Instead eggs, replace with flax eggs. Also make sure to use a vegan chocolate bar.
I often use Trader Joe's Cocoa powder, but Ghriradelli's Unsweetened Cocoa powder is another favorite. Another favorite is Dagoba's organic cacao powder. If you use cacao powder, only use 1/3 cup.