Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8X4 or 9x5 inch loaf pan with 1 teaspoon oil and line with a piece of parchment paper in the middle, with excess hanging out of the sides (this helps for easy removal).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, mashed bananas, eggs, coconut sugar OR maple syrup/honey, apple cider vinegar and vanilla extract.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

Step 4

Mix dry and wet ingredients together. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.

Step 5

Transfer to the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top and sprinkle with chocolate chips, if using, gently pressing them onto the surface. Bake 55-60 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 7

Slice and serve.