Nutty Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, flax seed, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Ensure all ingredients are well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and sucralose sweetener until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for a tender crumb. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice until fully incorporated. The lemon juice enhances the flavors and adds a subtle tang. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough bread. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gently fold in the yogurt, mashed bananas, 1/2 cup of walnuts, and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips until the batter is evenly distributed. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of walnuts and 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips over the top. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 10 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, tent it loosely with foil. (70 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents the bread from becoming soggy. (10 minutes)