Healthy chocolate banana bread
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
10 slices
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Calories
291 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
North American
Healthy chocolate banana bread
Description
Healthy chocolate banana bread balances the natural sweetness and moisture of mashed ripe bananas with the earthiness of coconut and almond flours. The recipe uses melted coconut oil and coconut sugar for a dairy-free and less processed fat and sweetener, while ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves add aromatic notes. Baking soda acts as the leavening agent, providing a tender crumb.
Chunks of unsweetened baking chocolate mixed into the batter melt into soft pockets that contrast with the dense bread consistency. The optional finishing touch involves melting more chocolate and garnishing with dried banana chips and walnut pieces, which bring texture and textural variety. Baking is done in a lined loaf pan to ensure easy release and even cooking.
This bread works well sliced for breakfast or as a snack alongside tea or coffee, offering a subtly spiced, moderately sweet option with a robust chocolate character. It may be served as is or lightly toasted for additional texture.
Handle removing the bread from the pan gently to avoid breakage, as the loaf is moist and tender. If not serving immediately, it can be kept in the pan to maintain structure. Avoid overmixing the batter to preserve the soft crumb and prevent toughness.
Ingredients
- 3 banana mashed, ripe
- ⅓ cup coconut oil 70 grams, melted
- ⅔ cup coconut sugar
- 3 egg beaten, or flax eggs
- ⅓ cup almond milk or applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch cloves ground
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch salt sea salt
- 1 cup coconut flour 95 grams
- 1 cup almond flour 95 grams, or hazelnut flour
- 2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate diced, or chocolate chips
For topping (OPTIONAL):
- ¼ cup unsweetened baking chocolate or chocolate chips (OPTIONAL)
- 10 dried banana chips (OPTIONAL)
- 4 tablespoon walnut OPTIONAL, pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl and using a wooden spoon, mix coconut oil into the mashed bananas.
- Add in the coconut sugar, eggs or flax eggs, almond milk/ applesauce, vanilla and spices. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Add the flours last, mixing just enough to incorporate - take care not to overmix! Stir in the chopped baking chocolate or chocolate chips, and fold to combine.
- Transfer mixture into a buttered 4×8 inch loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes to one hour, or until a tester comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
- For a special appearance, OPTIONAL: Melt remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips in the microwave. Pour it on the bread when it's been removed from the pan. Top with banana chips and walnut pieces.
Notes
- Store the banana bread in the pan if not serving right away to help it hold together.
- Be very gentle when removing it from the pan to avoid breakage as the loaf is moist.
- Fold the chopped chocolate into the batter just enough to combine to prevent overmixing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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