Delicious Chocolate Banana Bread

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Line a small loaf tin with non-stick baking paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the almond milk and stir well to combine.
3. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, then add the vanilla extract, baking powder, and sweetener granules.
4. Finally, fold in the lightly beaten eggs until the batter is smooth and well combined.
5. Prepare strawberries: If using frozen strawberries, thaw them completely before adding.
6. Combine with batter: Add the chopped strawberries to the batter after adding the eggs, and stir gently until evenly distributed.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the bread is firm to the touch when a skewer inserted comes out clean.
8. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
9. Once cool enough to handle, take the loaf out of the tin and remove the baking paper.
10. Top the bread with the sliced banana and dust with a light sprinkle of cocoa powder for a finishing touch.
11. Cut the loaf into 10 equal slices and enjoy!

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots.
• You can substitute other milk options like oat milk or soy milk.
• Experiment with different types of sweetener granules to find your preferred taste
• This recipe is easily doubled to make two loaves. Just use a larger loaf tin and adjust the baking time accordingly.