Description
Indulge in the guilt-free pleasure of this Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread. Moist and rich, this recipe combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of cocoa, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. Plus, it’s packed with wholesome ingredients and is easy to make!
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45–55 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use extra-ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
