This healthy chocolate chip banana bread is easy to make, delicious, and chocolaty! It is packed with healthy ingredients to fuel your body and keep you energized. Filled with flavor and the perfect consistency, this healthy chocolate chip banana bread will easily become one of your favorite desserts!
Healthy, chocolate-y, and banana-y, this healthy chocolate chip banana bread is so delicious!
Growing up, I always loved when my aunt made us homemade banana bread. I would wake up so excited to eat it for breakfast!
Since I have always loved banana bread, I knew I needed to try a healthier recipe. That way I can enjoy a tasty treat while still being mindful of my health goals.
Why You Need To Try This Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Soft & Fluffy- When you cut into the loaf, the texture is absolute perfection! It’s so fluffy and moist!
Filled with Flavor- Chocolate-y and filled with banana rich flavor that leaves your mouth watering.
SO HEALTHY- Filled with healthy ingredients to fuel your body & keep you energized!
Simple & Easy- All you have to do is mix and bake! This chocolate chip banana bread is a great beginner recipe!
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Ingredients
Ripe Bananas– preferably over ripe to allow for a sweet and rich taste. They are also easier to mash than regular bananas.
Oat Flour or Oats- If you don’t have oat flour just blend 2 cups of oats in a food processor!
other flour options: almond flour, coconut flour, all purpose flour, wheat flour
Eggs- Great nutritional value, and also boosts flavor, richness, and structure! (if you are vegan you can use plant based yogurt, applesauce, or flax seed)
Brown Sugar- Adds flavor & moistness!
other sugar options: monk fruit, coconut sugar, honey, agave syrup, maple syrup
Coconut Oil- Substitute for butter and oils
other options- butter & avocado oil
Cinnamon- Enhances flavor and pairs great with bananas!
(you can also try pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg)
Baking Soda- Allows banana bread to rise
Dark Chocolate Chips- Completely optional but amazing flavor! Plus, who doesn’t love chocolate chips?
other options: nuts, coconut, seeds
How Each Ingredient In Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Benefits Us
Bananas
Bananas are rich in nutrients, contain a good amount of fiber, and carbs. They are full of antioxidants which are shown to aid digestion. Not to mention, they also help you feel fuller, and are the perfect food for athletes.
Oats
Oats are one of the healthiest grains we can consume. It is a good source of carbs and contain many B vitamins, to help fuel energy. The fiber content is good for gut health and can help decrease cholesterol.
Eggs
Eggs are a complete protein containing 8 grams protein per egg, similar to the amount of protein in 1 ounce of meat. Eggs are high in selenium, choline, and Vitamins B-12 and B-7. Whole eggs can be substituted with 3 egg whites 1/4 cup egg substitute.
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar is similar to composition and calories as white sugar and does not really offer any significant nutrition benefit; however it will provide a bit more iron and calcium than white sugar.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is derived from the meat of a mature coconut and has become more popular in cooking recipes. Coconuts are a plant and contain phytonutrients that have health benefits. They are high in saturated fat, but contain a large percentage of medium chain fatty acids. Like all saturated fats, it is suggested to limit to 10% of total calorie intake.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice that’s been used for centuries. It is rich in antioxidants and may have Anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows that cinnamon can help improve diseases and lower blood sugar. There are two types of cinnamon: Ceylon and Cassia. Cassia can be harmful in large amounts so a good alternative would be Ceylon cinnamon.
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate, containing 70% of cacao, is a powerful source of antioxidants. Research has also shown that consuming dark chocolate can improve cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Ingredient Substitutions
- Oat Flour– almond flour, coconut flour, all purpose flour, wheat flour
- Eggs– unsweetened apple sauce, yogurt, ground flaxseed
- Brown Sugar- monk fruit, coconut sugar, honey, agave syrup, maple syrup
- Coconut Oil– avocado oil, butter
- Cinnamon– pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg
- Dark Chocolate Chips– milk chocolate chips, nuts, coconut shreds, seeds
Try These Healthy Desserts
Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Description
This healthy chocolate chip banana bread is easy to make, delicious, and chocolaty! It is packed with healthy ingredients to fuel your body and keep you energized. Filled with flavor and the perfect consistency, this healthy chocolate chip banana bread will easily become one of your favorite desserts!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- If you don’t have oat flour blend oats in a food processor until it has a flour consistency.
- Combine bananas, oat flour, eggs, brown sugar, coconut oil, cinnamon, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
- Once ingredients are mixed, add dark chocolate chips and combine.
- Pour into a 8×4 pan with parchment paper.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
- To allow the top not to burn, place foil on top of the pan!
- Oat flour can be substituted with almond flour, coconut flour, all purpose flour, and wheat flour.
- Eggs can be substituted with unsweetened apple sauce, yogurt, and ground flaxseed.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with monk fruit, coconut sugar, honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup.
- Instead of coconut oil try butter or avocado oil.
- Some other toppings: coconut shreds, milk chocolate chips, seeds, nuts.
