Description
This Chocolate Banana Bread is the perfect combination of rich chocolate flavor and moist, naturally sweet bananas. Made with gluten-free oat flour and nut butter, this recipe is oil-free and can be adapted for a high-protein version. The chocolate chips provide a burst of chocolatey goodness in every bite, making it the perfect snack or breakfast treat. Easy to make and healthier than traditional banana bread, this recipe will become a go-to for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
3 medium ripe bananas (about 12 oz/360 g total)
2 large eggs
¼ cup (60 g) nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew, or sunflower seed butter)
⅓ cup (70 g) granular sweetener (monk fruit or brown sugar)
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅙ tsp sea salt
Dry Ingredients:
1 ½ cups (150 g) oat flour (or preferred flour)
½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
¼ cup (40 g) chocolate chips
High Protein Option:
½ cup (50 g) protein powder (as a replacement for ½ cup of flour)
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 20 cm (7.9 inches) loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with oil. -
Mash the Bananas:
In a large mixing bowl, mash the three ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. -
Mix the Wet Ingredients:
Stir in the nut butter and eggs into the mashed bananas. Add the sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir with a whisk or fork for about two minutes until everything is well combined. -
Add the Dry Ingredients:
Stir in the oat flour (or a mix of oat flour and protein powder), cocoa powder, and baking powder. Mix until everything is well combined, then fold in the chocolate chips. -
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with additional chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. -
Cool:
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, take it out of the pan and let it cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Vegan Option: Use flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flax mixed with 3 tablespoons water for each egg) and a plant-based sweetener.
- Additional Flavoring: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra touch of warmth.
- Nuts: Feel free to fold in chopped walnuts or almonds for some crunch and added texture.
- Sweetness Adjustments: If you’d like a sweeter bread, increase the sweetener slightly or add a bit of maple syrup or honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: healthy