Emily's Banana-Nut Mini Loaves with Chocolate Chips

Mini loaves of banana bread bursting with walnuts and chocolate chips are great for gifting or after-school snacking.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 201 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
• cooking spray
• ½ teaspoon sea salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-count mini loaf pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Mix sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl with a wooden spoon. Add in bananas, walnuts, and chocolate chips and stir to combine. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and stir until completely mixed. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick or fork inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.