Description
A delightful twist on classic banana bread, combining ripe bananas with rich cocoa powder for a healthy, sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup nut butter (like almond or peanut butter)
- 1/3 cup granular sweetener (such as coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/6 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup protein powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mash the three bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the nut butter and eggs until combined, then add the sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir well.
- Gradually stir in the oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder until no dry flour is visible. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For variations, consider adding chopped nuts, dried fruits, or spices for extra flavor. This recipe is easily adjustable for vegan or gluten-free needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana bread, healthy baking, chocolate bread, guilt-free dessert, vegan options