Description
This Moist & Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread is a nutritious twist on a classic! Made with ripe bananas, rich cocoa powder, and protein-packed nut butter, this naturally sweetened treat is soft, fudgy, and guilt-free. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt (or applesauce for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas, then mix in honey, nut butter, eggs, vanilla, Greek yogurt, and melted oil until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Use almond flour for a gluten-free option.
- Swap nut butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
