This Double Chocolate Tahini Banana Bread is a delicious twist on traditional banana bread, combining the rich flavors of chocolate and tahini for a moist and satisfying loaf. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, making it a great addition to your collection of easy baking recipes desserts.

With its healthy ingredients, this recipe fits into the category of healthy sweets recipes, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. It’s an ideal choice for fall baking recipes when you crave something warm and comforting.

Decadent Chocolate Banana Bread with Tahini

This banana bread features ripe bananas, rich cocoa powder, and creamy tahini, creating a moist and flavorful loaf. It takes about 60 minutes to prepare and bake, serving as a delightful treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, tahini, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your delicious chocolate banana bread!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 10 slices
• Calories: 210kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 30g