healthy banana bread chocolate no sugar gluten free recipe
This healthy banana bread combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of unsweetened cocoa powder. It's gluten-free, sugar-free, and packed with nourishing ingredients like almond flour and coconut oil. Perfect for those looking for a guilt-free treat that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture!
Ingredients
- 2-3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups almond flour or oat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (or applesauce)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs, melted coconut oil (or applesauce), and vanilla extract to the bananas. Mix well.
- In another bowl, sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Stir in chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.