Description
Indulge in the richness of Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread, a deliciously moist treat that balances chocolatey goodness with wholesome ingredients. This gluten-free and oil-free recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Enjoy the natural sweetness of ripe bananas combined with rich cocoa flavor, all in one delightful slice. With added protein options and versatile serving suggestions, this banana bread satisfies your cravings while staying nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed)
- 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
- Optional: ½ cup protein powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare your loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then mix in nut butter and eggs.
- Stir in sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well combined.
- Add oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg