I’m sure by now you all know what a huge fan of sweet bread I am. It all started with my staple Moist Banana Bread. Then it moved into an experimentation of many different ingredients with my Pumpkin-Zucchini Bread. Delicious! And of course, who could forget the amazing Chai Banana Bread.
But my quest for the best sweet bread didn’t stop there. I was in the mood for something chocolaty. Something moist. Something that tasted like a dessert but actually had healthy ingredients.
After three different attempts to make the perfect bread, I may have just outdone myself…
Oh. My. Gawd.
Seriously folks, every time I eat this bread, I feel guilty, like I shouldn’t be eating it. This Chocolate Coconut Bread tastes like cake. Moist, chocolaty, coconuty cake. Oh yes indeed.
My husband was wondering what all the moaning was about one evening. I was eating a piece of this bread, that’s what!
I know what you’re thinking. How can a slice of bread taste like chocolate cake without all the guilt?
- I’ve used fruit as a natural sweetener instead of processed sugar
- Greek yogurt has replaced most of the oil
- unsweetened coconut adds extra fiber, vitamins, and minerals
- a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder gives a wonderful chocolate flavor
And in true Fit Housewife style, I like to smother my slice with some natural almond butter. But seeing as this bread is just so delicious, it’s great just as is. Please, do me a favor and make this bread. And then leave a comment telling me how your significant other was wondering what all your moaning was about!
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (I like the vanilla flavor)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (optional but highly recommended!)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or mist with olive oil.
In a large bowl, combine the bananas, applesauce, honey, yogurt, oil, and vanilla. Add the flours, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix together until moistened. Fold in coconut and chocolate chips (if using).
Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.
Slice and serve!
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Love chocolate and coconut together. Can’t wait to try this recipe!
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Yes, one of the best combinations! Enjoy
This looks awesome! I am totally putting this on my list of Must Make recipes. Thanks!
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It’s so good, feels like I’m spoiling myself with a treat! Enjoy
Woooow, this looks so good! I’m definitely bookmarking it!
It’s my favorite treat at the moment! Enjoy
Is this recipe supposed to call for eggs?
No, I don’t use eggs in a lot of my baking because I’m intolerant to eggs. I replace the eggs with applesauce. If you prefer eggs, replace the 1/2 cup of applesauce with 2 eggs
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