Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread - Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Bread
This Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread is a guilt-free treat, with a moist, tender crumb and irresistible chocolatey goodness that is sure to become a beloved favorite in your household. Made with oat flour instead of wheat flour, this recipe ensures a gluten-free delight which makes it friendly for those with with specific dietary requirements.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup (175g) oat flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp (6g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (3g) cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup (120g) honey/maple syrup
- 3 tbsp (40g) unsalted butter , melted
- 2 tbsp (30g) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60g) yogurt
- 10 oz (300g) banana puree , about 3 ripe bananas
- 1 oz (30g) chocolate chips/chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- Place the bananas in a medium bowl and mash with a fork.
- In a medium bowl combine oat flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, using a whisk or an electric hand mixer, cream together the eggs with honey/maple syrup, butter and oil. Add yogurt and vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
- Mix in the mashed bananas.
- Gently incorporate the flour mixture.
- Pour the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Top with chocolate chips or chunks.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the bread browns too fast, cover with aluminum foil and continue baking.
- Let bread cool completely and refrigerate before slicing. This step ensures a clean, easy cut. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 12Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 29.4gProtein: 4.5gFat: 8.8gSaturated Fat: 3.8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 3.9gSugar: 13.2gCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg