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Loaf of chocolate chip banana bread with 2 cut slices on a wood table with a knife
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Banana Bran Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe

This banana bran chocolate chip bread is a wholesome quick bread with bran, whole wheat flour, bananas, chocolate chips and coconut
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread, bran banana bread, chocolate chip banana bread
Servings: 12
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups natural bran
  • 1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 cups bananas
  • 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup coconut

Instructions

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350F. Coat a loaf pan (9x5-inch) with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the bran, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
  • In a blender process the brown sugar, egg, bananas, yogurt, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until blended. Gently stir in the chocolate chips and coconut.
  • Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
  • Bake until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer the loaf to the wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serving size: 1 slice (1/12th recipe)
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Using mini chocolate chips helps insure you get a taste of chocolate in every bite.
Adding the coconut was my idea. I love it's chewy sweetness. But you could always leave it out if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.3g | Protein: 5.6g | Fat: 9.4g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg