02/28/2026
Double Chocolate Banana Bread (sweetened with dates) 🍫 Moist, rich, and naturally sweetened with dates and overripe bananas. No refined sugar, eggless, dairy-free and full of chocolate flavor, perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a healthier dessert. Made with Native Forest Organic Coconut Milkfor natural moisture and richness, giving the loaf a soft, tender crumb.🍫 Ingredients •50g (about ¼ cup) dates, chopped •60ml (¼ cup) boiling water •350g (about 1½ cups) overripe bananas, mashed (3–4 bananas) •120ml (½ cup) milk (I used Native Forest Organic Simple Coconut Milk, stirred at room temp) •60ml (¼ cup) oil ( any neutral oil) •2 tsp vanilla extract •180g (1½ cups) all-purpose flour •25g (¼ cup) cocoa powder •3/4tsp baking powder •1tsp baking soda •1tsp cinnamon powder •120g (¾ cup) sugar-free chocolate chips •Add sweetener of choice (optional) Method: -Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) loaf pan and line with baking paper, leaving an overhang. -Combine chopped dates and boiling water. Mash or blend into a fine paste. -Add mashed bananas to the date paste and mix well. -Add milk, vanilla extract, and oil. Mix until smooth. -Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix just until fully combined. -Fold in the chocolate chips. -Pour batter into the prepared pan. Run a knife about ¼ inch deep through the center lengthwise. -Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs. -Cool in the pan for 30 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.