When I said I was excited about this month’s recipes, I really wasn’t joking. But this banana bread is surely my favorite recipe of the week. It’s so good you guys, and just so easy to make. I love it! Every January, like clockwork (literally like January first), I start thinking about banana bread. Something about this bitter cold month with super short days makes me want to bake banana bread. The process is always so relaxing and easy with the most delicious outcome. And this is definitely my favorite loaf yet.
The idea
By now most of you hopefully know about the new cookbook out in February. I can’t wait to share it with you guys! One of the recipes in the book includes rye flour and it’s one of my favorites. Using rye flour not only adds lots of nutrients, but the flavor is so nutty, rich, and almost malt-like. It’s really delicious when incorporated into baked goods, both savory and sweet. Enter my annual banana bread craving! A rye banana bread with sweet dark chocolate chunks sounded just perfect.
The details
When I said this was easy, I really did mean it. Mash up super ripe bananas in a big bowl. Add some eggs, melted coconut oil, a drizzle of honey, and then, I love to add a touch of molasses. It pairs nicely with the rye flour and adds the flavor of brown sugar…just minus the actual sugar part. A little vanilla goes in next, then the rye flour, and a pinch of salt before stirring in lots of chocolate chunks. Then bake the bread for just about an hour. Honestly, this is kind of a long wait time, but trust me, so worth it. This bread warm, right out of the oven, it really is such a wonderful treat. It’s soft and sweet, but not too sweet, since we only use a small amount of honey. And the banana and rye flavors really shine through in this bread – so delicious! Great for breakfast, delicious as an afternoon snack, and chocolatey enough for an evening dessert. Looking for other easy sweet recipes?? Here are my favorites: 5 Minute Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Mug Cake Salted Tahini Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Baked Hot Chocolate Doughnuts Lastly, if you make this Salty Chocolate Chunk Rye Banana Bread, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
