Description
This Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is naturally sweetened, made with whole wheat flour, and packed with flavor. It’s a guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas (the riper, the sweeter!)
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (for that perfect rise)
- ½ teaspoon salt (enhances the flavors)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (adds warmth)
- 2 large eggs (for binding)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup (or honey, for natural sweetness)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil (adds moisture)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for that hint of vanilla)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (because, chocolate!)
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans (optional) (for added crunch
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
2. Mash Bananas
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In a large bowl, mash three ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
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Add eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas.
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Mix until well combined.
4. Whisk Dry Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Combine Wet and Dry
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Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
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Mix until just combined. Do not overmix!
6. Fold in Extras
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Gently fold in chocolate chips and walnuts/pecans (if using).
7. Bake
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Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Room-temperature eggs mix more evenly.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze individual slices for a quick, healthy snack!
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: CT50-60M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per 100g, estimated
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: healthy banana bread, chocolate chip banana bread, easy banana bread, gluten-free option