We're not going to lie to you: this banana bread ticks all the boxes for the ideal post-run snack.

• Carbohydrates with gradual assimilation (thanks the banana and the semi-wholewheat flour)
• A little bit of protein (thanks the eggs and the chocolate, yes yes)
• Good lipids (ok, it's butter, but good butter, I promise)
• And above all: Pleasure. Because after a tempo outing or an uphill split, you don't need an energy gel... you need comfort.

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To get out of the closet before the bananas get lousy:

• 3 very ripe bananas (kind limit to call the SPA)
• 2 eggs
• 50 g muscovado sugar (or coconut if you are in a healthy lifestyle)
• 50 g brown sugar
• 130 g butter
• 210 g semi-wholemeal flour
• 1/2 bag of baking powder
• 150 g chocolate chips (or more, we don't judge)

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1. Warm up: we beat the eggs

In a salad bowl, break the eggs and add the sugars. Whip vigorously, as if you wanted to beat your personal best. The mixture should become clear and frothy.

2. Banana phase: we crush everything

Peel your bananas (blackish, that's perfect) and mash them with a fork. No need for perfect straightening, a little bit of texture is life.

3. Regrouping of forces

Add the banana purée to the salad bowl. Melt the butter (microwave or saucepan, depending on your style), pour into the mixture. Toss with love.

4. Muscle strengthening from dough

Add flour and baking powder. Mix well until the dough is smooth, without lumps or hesitation. Add the chocolate chips at the end (holding back the urge to snack on half of them).

5. Cooking: 180°C — 45 minutes

Pour into a buttered pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C. A little pro tip: after 5-10 minutes, make a cut with a knife along the entire length for a nice well-developed crust.

6. We let it breathe

Once cooked, let it cool before unmolding it. You can even cut a lukewarm slice... if you have that mental strength.

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‍Verdict? It's simple, this banana bread has become our long post-release classic. And when the club brings them to the edge of the stadium... the series pass twice as fast.