Description
Indulge in the rich and chocolatey goodness of Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread, a delectable treat you can enjoy any time of day. This moist and flavorful bread is not only a delight for your taste buds but also a wholesome option, as it’s both oil-free and gluten-free. With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation method, you’ll find this recipe perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a satisfying snack. Packed with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and enhanced by the deep flavor of cocoa, this banana bread offers a nutritious way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Customize it to suit your dietary needs and enjoy this guilt-free indulgence again and again.
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed)
- â…“ cup granular sweetener (monk fruit or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups oat flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in nut butter and eggs until well combined.
- Add the sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt; whisk until fully incorporated.
- Stir in oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 31mg