*Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post with Fiber One™ Original Cereal, however all opinions, experiences and enjoyment of this cereal are completely my own!

This decadent quick bread brings all the flavors of a classic Mexican hot chocolate right into the mix! With notable undertones of cinnamon and vanilla, this quick bread is extra moist from the addition of whole food ingredients like yogurt, bananas and applesauce. It’s the perfect dessert to have along with a cup of hot tea, coffee or cocoa.

What makes this quick bread different from others? Crushed FiberOne™ Original cereal adds a delightful whole-grain taste to each slice of this moist and delicious bread, and it helps contribute to an overall higher daily fiber intake that can help promote digestive health. We all know that fiber can help improve our health, but adding more fiber into your diet doesn’t have to be tasteless or sad! Find delicious ways to boost your daily intake by making recipes like this and more! Check out a full collection of fiber-rich dishes created by my dietitian colleagues and me! Download this fantastic free recipe collection, 30 Fiber-Fun Recipes with Fiber One™ Original Cereal. Enjoy!

Mexican Dark Chocolate Quick Bread

Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Serving: 1 slice
Yield: 1 quick bread (6 slices)

Ingredients

1 cup Fiber One™ Original Cereal
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tablet Mexican chocolate (like Ibarra), finely grated (about 1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons Dutched cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 very ripe bananas**
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ tablespoons dark chocolate chips
Optional topping: powdered sugar sprinkle

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter (or lightly spray with vegetable oil) and dust a loaf pan with flour. Discard any excess flour.

Step 2
Using a food processor or mini food chopper, finely grind Fiber OneTM Original cereal (see note below for details). In a large bowl, add ground cereal, all-purpose flour, grated chocolate, cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Using a whisk, mix ingredients until combined. Set aside.

Step 3
In a medium bowl, mash bananas well, then add butter, applesauce, egg, sugar, yogurt and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and creamy. (**Note: If using frozen bananas, make sure they are brought up to room temperature, otherwise butter will harden and will extend total baking time up to 15 minutes.)

Step 4
Add butter mixture to flour mixture little by little, folding ingredients together just until combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top. Tap pan sharply on countertop to remove any air bubbles. Top batter with chocolate chips.

Step 5
Bake for 60 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Bread is done when center is set, the sides of the bread pull away from the pan, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. Run a butter knife around the bread to loosen it from the pan, then carefully lift it and transfer to a board or rack to cool completely. If desired, top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Tip:
For best results, finely grind Fiber One™ Original cereal using a food processor or mini food chopper, otherwise add cereal to a thick, sealed plastic or silicone bag and crush with a mallet or rolling pin.

Nutrition Analysis per Serving:
350 calories; 7g protein (14% DV); 66g carbohydrate (24% DV); 11 g fat (14% DV); 50mg cholesterol (17% DV), 260 mg sodium (11% DV), 4g fiber (14% DV)

Easiest way to crush Fiber One cereal is to use a mini food processor.