Father's Day is the perfect time to show your dad how much you appreciate him. So, why not surprise him with this delicious Chocolate Banana Walnut Loaf?

"It is much healthier than most baked goods," says chef-instructor Mira Cruz. "The bread's sweetness comes from the healthy sugars naturally present in bananas, so it is considerably healthier than other sweet baked goods that rely on added sugars."

This recipe is quick and easy to prepare. It only requires one bowl. There's no need for a mixer. "And, it doesn't make much of a mess," adds Cruz, who owns and runs Artisan Emporium.

"The riper the banana you use, the sweeter the banana bread," she says. Cruz has been baking the banana loaf and giving it as gifts to family and friends since 2009.

"Baked goodies are perfect gifts for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions like Father's Day," shares Cruz. "So, be the life of the party showing up with a nicely wrapped banana loaf in hand."

Freshly baked banana loaf will last for seven days chilled and four days at room temperature.

Chocolate Banana Walnut Loaf

Yield: 2 loaves

Ingredients

250g Bread flour

½ tsp Salt

8g Baking Soda

134g Vegetable oil

200g Brown sugar

50g White Sugar

54g Egg

134g Fresh Milk

2 tsp Vinegar