Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of our Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread. This delightful treat is moist, oil-free, and gluten-free, making it the perfect choice for breakfast or dessert. With just one bowl and simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious loaf that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals. Packed with ripe bananas and nut butter, this recipe not only pleases your palate but also delivers essential nutrients and protein. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh fruits and yogurt, this banana bread is a guilt-free indulgence that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 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.
- Stir in the nut butter and eggs until well combined.
- Add the sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt; mix thoroughly.
- Incorporate oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to 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 slice (70g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg