Black Sesame Chocolate Banana Bread

• All-purpose flour – ¾ cup (90g)
• Cocoa powder – ⅛ cup (11g)
• Baking powder – ½ teaspoon (2g)
• Baking soda – ¼ teaspoon (1g)
• Salt – ½ teaspoon (2g)
• Large egg – 1 (50g)
• Granulated sugar – ¼ cup (50g)
• Black sesame powder – ¼ cup (30g)
• Honey – ⅛ cup (43g)
• Mashed ripe bananas – 2 bananas (about 1 cup or 240g)
• Avocado oil – ¼ cup (54g)
• Buttermilk – ⅛ cup (30ml)
• Vanilla extract – 1 tablespoon (15ml)

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips – ½ cup (85g)
• Banana – 1, sliced

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the wet ingredients: egg, sugar, honey, avocado oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Stir in the black sesame powder and mashed bananas until smooth.

Sift in the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until fully combined.

Pour the batter into a parchment-lined loaf pan. Top with chocolate chips and sliced banana.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely before slicing.

Tips & Notes:

Use high-quality black sesame powder for the most vibrant flavor—Greenmax brand was used in this recipe.