Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread, where rich chocolate meets the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert, offering a guilt-free treat made with wholesome ingredients. With its oil-free and gluten-free composition, this recipe is easy to prepare in just one bowl—making it a favorite among home bakers. Whether you enjoy it warm or toasted, topped with nut butter or fresh fruit, this versatile banana bread will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower)
- ⅓ 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
- Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the nut butter and eggs; stir until well combined.
- Mix in the sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Gradually add oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for about 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg