Description
Indulge in the guilt-free pleasure of Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread, a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich cocoa. This moist and decadent loaf is not only oil-free and gluten-free but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making it a perfect option for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With simple steps and minimal prep time, you can easily whip up this healthy delight that satisfies your sweet cravings without compromising on flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed)
- â…“ cup granular sweetener (like monk fruit or brown sugar)
- 1½ cups oat flour
- ½ cup cocoa 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. Stir in the nut butter and eggs until well combined.
- Mix in the sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt until fully incorporated.
- Add the oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; mix until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes in the pan 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: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg