Name: Chocolate Banana Slice (Quick & Healthy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cup whole wheat flour; 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 0.25 tsp salt; 3 ripe bananas, mashed; 0.5 cup maple syrup; 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.5 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet); 0 Chopped nuts for topping

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Chocolate Banana Slice (Quick & Healthy)

A quick and healthy chocolate banana slice, perfect for a guilt-free treat. Made with whole wheat flour, natural sweeteners, and ripe bananas for a delicious and nutritious snack.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 12 slices

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowls
1 9x13 inch Baking Pan
1 Parchment Paper
1 Whisk
1 Spatula

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1.5 cup whole wheat flour
0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp baking powder
0.25 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
0.5 cup maple syrup
0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional

0.5 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
Chopped nuts for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
1.5 cup whole wheat flour, 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 0.25 tsp salt
In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add the maple syrup, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3 ripe bananas, mashed, 0.5 cup maple syrup, 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the slice cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Notes

For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.