Nut Butter Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 4 very ripe bananas

• 1 large egg

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

• 3 tbsp light brown sugar

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp nut butter (almond, cashew, or peanut butter)

• ½ cup dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

  
  

Instructions:

1. Prepare the pan: Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the egg, vanilla, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.

3. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.

4. Add mix-ins: Stir in the nut butter and chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.

5. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool & enjoy: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!