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Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread

Extra rich and chocolatey, this moist, oil-free, and gluten-free recipe combines ripe bananas and rich cocoa, making it a perfect choice for both breakfast and dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium bananas Ripe (about 12 oz/360 g in total)
  • 2 large eggs Fresh for binding the ingredients together
  • ¼ cup nut butter Almond, peanut, cashew or sunflower seed butter works well
  • ⅓ cup granular sweetener Monk fruit or brown sugar are great options
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For added flavor depth
  • ⅙ tsp sea salt To enhance sweetness
  • 1 ½ cup oat flour Or preferred flour for the base of the bread
  • ½ cup cocoa powder For that rich chocolate flavor
  • 2 tsp baking powder To help the bread rise properly
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips Optional but highly recommended for extra indulgence
  • ½ cup protein powder A great substitute for half of the flour if desired

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 20 cm (7.9 inches) loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash three ripe bananas using a fork until completely smooth. Incorporate nut butter and eggs into the mashed banana mixture until fully combined.
  3. Add your choice of granular sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the wet mixture. Whisk or stir with a fork for about two minutes until everything is well blended.
  4. Stir in oat flour (or oat flour plus protein powder), cocoa powder, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined before folding in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top before placing it in the oven to bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the loaf pan for about 15 minutes. Carefully take it out of the pan and let it cool completely before slicing into delicious servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

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