Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread

This Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread is extra rich, chocolatey, and incredibly moist while being oil-free and gluten-free! Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it’s made with simple ingredients, comes together in one bowl, and is a guilt-free indulgence you’ll love.

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas (about 12 oz/360 g)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup (60 g) nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew, or sunflower seed butter)
• 1/3 cup (70 g) granular sweetener (monk fruit or brown sugar)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/6 tsp sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups (150 g) oat flour (or preferred flour)
• 1/2 cup (50 g) cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup (40 g) chocolate chips (plus extra for topping if desired)

Optional High-Protein Version:

• Replace 1/2 cup (50 g) of flour with 1/2 cup (50 g) protein powder (see notes).

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 20 cm (7.9-inch) loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with oil.
2. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until completely smooth.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add nut butter and eggs to the mashed bananas. Stir in the granular sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Whisk or stir with a fork until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir until fully incorporated, then fold in chocolate chips.
5. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
6. Bake: Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

• Protein Powder: Substitute up to 1/2 cup of flour with protein powder to increase protein content. Vegan protein or casein works best to maintain moisture. Avoid whey, which can result in a drier texture.
• Nutritional Values: Nutritional info is based on monk fruit as the sweetener. Substituting with brown or regular sugar will increase calories and carbs. Adjust macros based on specific ingredients used.

Nutrition (Per Slice – Based on 12 Slices):

• Calories: 142
• Carbohydrates: 27g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 31mg
• Sodium: 118mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 4g