Chocolate Chunk Chai Banana Bread
A delightful banana bread infused with chai spices and loaded with chocolate chunks, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Chai Spice Blend
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon all-spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 4 pieces overly ripe bananas (about 1 1/4 cup mashed)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 pieces eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks
For Topping
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Gather all ingredients and prepping tools.
Chai Spice Blend
- In a shallow bowl, combine the spices for the chai spice blend.
- Mix well to ensure an even distribution.
Banana Mixture
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Stir until well combined and fluffy.
Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1-2 tablespoons of the chai spice blend.
Combining Mixtures
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chunks.
Bake
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x5 inch bread pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
Cooling and Topping
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Whip together the salted butter and maple syrup for a topping.
Notes
For the best flavor, use overripe bananas. You can customize the spice blend and chocolate type to your liking.