Walnut-topped Chocolate Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Mash the banana in a large mixing bowl until relatively smooth. Beat in the sugar, canola oil, milk and vanilla.

Now add the flour, baking soda and salt and gently mix just to incorporate. Make sure not to over mix, once you can’t see the flour, you are good to go.

Mix together the cocoa powder and hot water in a small bowl. Add it into the rest of ingredients and incorporate thoroughly.

Lightly grease a standard-sized loaf pan, pour batter evenly into pan, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Bake for 55 minutes. Use a butter knife to test for doneness. If you stick it in the center of the loaf it should come out clean when done. Let cool before removing from pan, slice, and enjoy!