Description
Indulge in a slice of our Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread, a delightful treat that’s both rich and nutritious! This moist, gluten-free, and oil-free banana bread is perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Made with simple ingredients like ripe bananas and nut butter, it satisfies chocolate cravings while keeping things wholesome. Enjoy it warm straight from the oven or pair it with your favorite toppings for added flair. Whether you’re looking for a guilt-free dessert or a healthy addition to your meal plan, this versatile recipe has got you covered!
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed)
- ⅓ cup granular sweetener (monk fruit or brown sugar)
- 1½ cups oat flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in the nut butter and eggs.
- Stir in the sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well combined.
- Add oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; mix until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 34mg