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Chocolate Banana Bread

This healthy twist on a classic chocolate banana bread is easy to make and full of flavor, using simple ingredients and one bowl for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the better! Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots.
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Maple syrup can make the recipe vegan.
  • 2 pieces eggs Can be substituted with flaxseed meal for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup almond flour Can be swapped with oat flour.
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, tapioca flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture; stir until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Slice and enjoy your healthy chocolate banana bread!

Notes

Serve it warm with almond butter, drizzled honey or maple syrup, or a scoop of ice cream. To store, keep it in an airtight container for 3-5 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge. Can be sliced and frozen for two months.