Description
Indulge in Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread, a perfect treat for cozy moments, blending rich flavors with health-conscious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large Ripe Bananas (Use overripe for best flavor.)
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour (Substitute with almond flour for gluten-free.)
- 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder (Opt for unsweetened cocoa for lower sugar.)
- 2 Eggs (or flax eggs for vegan) (Use flax eggs for a plant-based alternative.)
- 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup (Reduce if bananas are very ripe.)
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (Consider sugar-free chips.)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (Ensure it’s fresh.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Combine mashed bananas with eggs, honey, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add in flour and baking soda, stirring gently.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg