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    home » Recipes » Lunchbox Recipes

    Choc chip banana bread, no extra added sugar

    Published: Oct 9, 2018. Modified: Oct 21, 2020By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

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    choc chip banana bread

    Combine two of my kids favourite things: choc chips and banana bread and make choc chip banana bread! It's quick and easy to make with the kids.
    choc chip banana bread

    In the usual style of my "breads" this is a mix in one bowl, dump in the loaf pan and stuff in the oven kind of bake. I find these are the most satisfying and the least time consuming.

    choc chip banana bread

    Why bother with loaves?

    A lot of people think the easiest things to make for lunchboxes are muffins and other single serve items but in all honesty, I find the loaf to be the most versatile. Take this choc chip banana bread for example. It's easy to make and it is perfect for stocking up the freezer.
    choc chip banana bread

    I freeze loaves whole for taking to peoples places or for play dates and I freeze it in slices for lunchboxes. The other benefit of a loaf over muffins is that you can also toast slices. That's my favourite way of eating things like this choc chip banana bread.
    choc chip banana bread

    I'm converted- what other loaves are there on kidgredients?

    • Low sugar banana and strawberry bread
    • Best Ever Banana Bread
    • Pear and date loaf
    • Pear and zucchini bread

    Choc chips in the lunchbox?
    choc chip banana bread

    I always use dark chocolate chips, because they contain much lower sugar, in fact the ones I use are a minimum cocoa mass of 54.5%. And when you don't add any extra sugar to the banana bread, it doesn't make for a very unhealthy treat.
    choc chip banana bread

    In fact, if you've seen my lunchboxes (check them out on Instagram) then you'll know that the majority of what my kids eat in their lunchboxes is healthy fruit and veggies.

    Yum yum!

    This choc chip banana bread is also perfect for afternoon tea. Great for that pick me up in the car between school and after school activities. And awesome for a mid morning mum snack.

     

    choc chip banana bread

    choc chip banana bread

    Choc chip banana bread

    Choc chip banana bread with no added extra refined sugar. Super yummy, easy make and freezer friendly. Great for the lunchbox!
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    Course: lunchbox
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 2 loaves, 24 slices
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Kylie
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups self raising flour
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 bananas brown and speckly
    • ½ cup coconut oil
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
    • Mash the bananas in a bowl.
    • Add the eggs, milk, flour, vanilla and oil.
    • Mix well.
    • Stir through the choc chips.
    • Divide the batter between two loaf pans.
    • Bake at 180 degrees for 40 minutes.

    Notes

    Freeze in slices, or whole.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Sodium: 14.4mg | Sugar: 2.4g | Fiber: 1g | Cholesterol: 15.7mg | Calories: 132kcal | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fat: 6.8g | Protein: 2.4g | Carbohydrates: 14g
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    Comments

    1. Claire says

      August 09, 2019 at 10:58 pm

      Can I put vegetable oil instead of coconut oil?
      Thanks
      Looking for a good banana bread recipe but most of them add a lot of sugar.

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        August 13, 2019 at 11:24 pm

        Of course, it's a 1:1 substitution. 😉

        Reply
    2. Ellen says

      October 17, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      Using self rising flour is a great idea! The addition of chocolate chips takes it over the top!

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        October 18, 2018 at 11:21 am

        Hi Ellen,
        It makes everything so much easier when you use self raising. 😉

        Reply
    3. Shashi at Savory Spin says

      October 17, 2018 at 9:16 pm

      YUM! I just had breakfast and I'm hungry again!

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        October 18, 2018 at 11:21 am

        Oh sorry Shashi! You'll just have to make some!

        Reply
    4. Danielle Wolter says

      October 17, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      I love the idea of a healthier quick bread. If I could eat this for lunch every day I'd be a happy girl!

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        October 18, 2018 at 11:22 am

        Yes, you would be! Yum yum!

        Reply
    5. Mary Bostow says

      October 17, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      An interesting recipe for bread. So pretty! Good idea! Looks very tasty! I am going to make this! This recipe really impresses! I really like! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        October 18, 2018 at 11:22 am

        Thanks Mary, it makes for a good treat!

        Reply
    6. Danielle says

      October 17, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      We love making banana bread for an afternoon treat. It freezes really well too.

      Reply
      • Kylie says

        October 18, 2018 at 11:23 am

        Hi Danielle,
        It's so handy to keep it in the freezer, isn't it? On two levels: one you've got it for next time and 2 you don't eat it all in one go! 😉

        Reply
    7. Pat @ Wholesome Kitchen says

      October 10, 2018 at 4:01 pm

      This is a perfect Banana bread, it Looks great!

      Reply

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