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Healthier Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Total Time: 60-65 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices)
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Healthier Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a delicious and wholesome twist on the classic treat. Made with ripe bananas, oat flour, coconut sugar, and avocado oil, it offers a naturally sweet and moist bread with a pleasant hint of cinnamon. The addition of chocolate chips provides a delightful indulgence while keeping the recipe nourishing and suitable for a balanced diet. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this banana bread combines simple ingredients that create a comforting and flavorful baked good.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread Batter

  • 3 spotty bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups oat flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Few shakes cinnamon

Chocolate Chips

  • Chocolate chips (to mix into batter and for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the spotty bananas thoroughly using a fork until smooth and free of large lumps, creating the base moisture for the bread.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Add the eggs, oat flour, coconut sugar, avocado oil, sea salt, baking soda, and cinnamon into the mashed bananas. Mix all ingredients well until you achieve a uniform batter without lumps.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter, reserving some for sprinkling on top of the loaf before baking.
  5. Pour Batter: Pour the prepared batter into the lined loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top to create a visually appealing and flavorful crust.
  6. Bake Bread: Bake for 50-55 minutes in the preheated oven or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. This cooling step helps the bread set and improves sliceability. Enjoy your healthier chocolate chip banana bread!

Notes

  • Using spotty bananas provides natural sweetness and moisture for better flavor and texture.
  • Oat flour can be made at home by blending rolled oats to a fine powder if you don’t have it pre-packaged.
  • Avocado oil is chosen for its mild flavor and healthy fat profile; other neutral oils or melted coconut oil can be substituted.
  • Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out mostly clean.
  • Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free if certified gluten-free oat flour is used.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 12 slices per loaf)
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Find it online: https://jessicasrecipes.com/healthier-chocolate-chip-banana-bread-recipe/