Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread—a delightful fusion of flavors that satisfies both breakfast and dessert cravings without guilt. Made from wholesome ingredients, this easy-to-make recipe is oil-free, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for various dietary preferences. Ripe bananas lend natural sweetness while nut butter adds a creamy texture. Whether enjoyed warm or as a convenient snack later in the day, this banana bread will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower)
- ⅓ cup granular sweetener (monk fruit or brown sugar)
- 1½ cups oat flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup protein powder
Instructions
- Preheat your 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, then mix in nut butter and eggs until well combined.
- Stir in the sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Add oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg