FUN FACTS ABOUT BANANA BREAD (plus a bonus recipe below):

Bananas are one of the only fruit that actually get tastier over time. When they go limp and mushy, they can be repurposed.
Americans have been buying more food over the past few years, which means there’s more opportunity for things to go bad, like bananas. Bananas and carbs feed our primal survival instincts. Banana bread is the epitome of comfort food. Plus, it’s a great way to keep your kids busy by cooking something healthful and yummy in the kitchen. Hence, the recipe below made entirely by my 11 year old daughter, Channah (although according to her, she would add more chocolate chips!).

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar 
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda 
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cup spelt flour 
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (save some for the top)

• INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the bananas, oil, sugar, egg and vanilla. Add in the cinnamon, salt and flour and continue to mix until fully combined, but not over-mixed. Fold in the chocolate chips (save a few on the side). Pour batter into a loaf ban sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle the chocolate chips that were set aside on top. Bake on 350F for 20-30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely.

Beth's Tip: Tired of the "bread" in "banana bread"? Pour the batter into a muffin tray to create Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.