Chocolate Almond Butter Swirl Bread (Paleo And Vega

Name: Chocolate Almond Butter Swirl Bread (Paleo And Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dates (about 16 dates); 5 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1/2 cup almond butter; 2 pounds yellowing riper plantains; 4 flax eggs; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon baking power; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional); 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Servings: persons

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["Roughly chop the dates. Place in a microwave safe bowl and cover them with 1 cup of water. Microwave for 4 minutes. The dates will soften and absorb most of the water.", "Puree the dates along with the cocoa powder and any unabsorbed water. You should end up with a medium-thickness fudge sauce. Set aside.", "Puree the plantains with the flax eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.", "Manually stir the baking powder and baking soda into the plaintain batter.", "Preheat the oven to 350 and line a 8 x 4 loaf pan with parchment paper.", "Melt the almond butter to a pourable consistency.", "Pour a layer of the plantain batter in the pan. Spoon a little fudge and a little almond butter on top. The fudge and almond butter will not cover the whole layer.This will make sure that the almond butter and fudge will last for the whole loaf.", "Continue layering batter, fudge, and almond butter. End with a big swirl of fudge on top.
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Sprinkle with some sesame seeds and cacao nibs, if you want. Or whatever you have on hand, or nothing at all.", "Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes. Due to the fudge, a tester will NOT come out clean. Do not overbake waiting for the tester to come out clean. You'll end up with a very dry loaf.", "Allow to cool before slicing. Serve with coffee or tea, with a spoonful of coconut whipped cream if you want."]

455

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dates (about 16 dates), 5 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1/2 cup almond butter, 2 pounds yellowing riper plantains, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Almond Butter Swirl Bread (Paleo And Vegan) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Almond Butter Swirl Bread (Paleo And Vegan)

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