Description
Sweet chocolate meets wholesome banana in this irresistible chocolate banana bread, blending rich cocoa with ripe fruit for a guilt-free indulgence. Packed with nutrition and pure deliciousness, you’ll savor each moist, chocolatey slice that satisfies both health-conscious cravings and dessert dreams.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium ripe bananas (12 ounces/360 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew or sunflower seed butter)
- 1 1/2 cup (150 grams) oat flour or preferred flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/3 cup (70 grams) granular sweetener (monk fruit or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/6 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) chocolate chips, plus extra for topping (optional)
High Protein Option:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) protein powder as a replacement for 1/2 cup (50 grams) flour
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (180°C) and ready a 20 cm loaf pan by lining with parchment paper or lightly greasing with oil.
- Thoroughly mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate nut butter and eggs into mashed bananas, stirring until the mixture becomes well integrated and creamy.
- Whisk in sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt, blending thoroughly for approximately two minutes to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Gradually fold in oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, mixing until a consistent batter forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula and optionally sprinkling additional chocolate chips over the surface.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow bread to rest in the pan for 15 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing to ensure optimal texture and easy cutting.
Notes
- Ripe bananas are key for natural sweetness and moisture, so choose overripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and texture.
- Swap nut butter with alternative spreads like sunflower seed butter or tahini for nut-free options, maintaining similar consistency and richness.
- Use sugar-free chocolate chips or cacao nibs to reduce sugar content while keeping the chocolatey indulgence for health-conscious bakers.
- Ensure thorough mixing of dry and wet ingredients to prevent flour pockets and create a uniform, moist banana bread with consistent chocolate distribution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg