Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe – Gluten free
This easy chocolate oat banana bread is moist and loaded with chocolates. If you love banana bread and chocolates, this chocolate banana bread recipe is for you. I had been tasting this recipe a few months ago, and now everyone likes this recipe from my family.
This chocolate oat banana bread is a healthy morning meal for you. You can take it with a cup of tea. If you want to be more fluffy and delicious. You can add maple syrup, extra chocolate, and cinnamon. If you have not tried chocolate banana bread with oat flour, try this recipe at once.
I am excited to share this recipe for chocolate oat flour banana bread at the insistence of some particular clients.
Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread
Equipment
- 9×4 loaf pan
- Oven
- Bowl.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 100 grams oat flour
- 100 grams of cocoa powder
- 14 grams of baking powder
- 6 grams of baking soda
- pinch of kosher salt
Wet ingredients
- 3 to 4 medium extra-ripe mashed bananas
- 2 to 3 large eggs
- 50 grams pure maple syrup
- 13 grams vanilla extract
- 150 grams sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate chips chocolate chips of choice
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F and grease a 9-by-4 loaf pan. Place a parchment paper inside of the loaf pan.
- Add oat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking soda, and salt, and mix the ingredients well in a large bowl.
- Take another bowl, and mash banana mix until liquid, then add eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until well properly and add chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture of dry and wet ingredients into a loaf pan. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
- Before slicing, transfer from the loaf pan and allow it to cool for fifteen minutes.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1 slice
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 31.5 gram
- Protein: 7.5 grams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 gram
- Cholesterol: 38.5 milligrams
- Sodium: 182.5 milligram
- Fiber: 11.5 grams
- Sugar: 14.5 grams
RATING 4.9 (109)
How to make this recipe of Chocolate oat banana bread
Ingredients needed
- Oat Flour: oat flour is the best option for you because of extra protein and fiber compared to wheat flour.
- Cocoa Powder: if you want to make the best this recipe. I will use 100 to 110 grams of cocoa powder.
- Baking Powder and Baking Soda: to make the bread rise and tender.
- Salt: I use salt for the balance of sweets.
- Bananas: I used 3 to 4 mashed bananas. You can use extra bananas for more taste.
- Eggs: I use 3 to 4 large eggs.
- Maple Syrup: add for sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract: for warmth and complexity.
- Chocolate Chips: I used cocoa powder and chocolate chips because this is a double chocolate banana bread.
Step-by-step instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F and grease a 9-by-4 loaf pan. Place a parchment paper inside of the loaf pan.
- Add oat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking soda, and salt, and mix the ingredients well in a large bowl.
- Take another bowl, and mash banana mix until liquid, then add eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until well properly and add chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture of dry and wet ingredients into a loaf pan. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
- Before slicing, transfer from the loaf pan and allow it to cool for fifteen minutes.
Variations
- Sweetener: Use honey instead of maple syrup.
- Want less chocolate? Leave out the chocolate chips.
- Chocolate Banana Muffins: After filling a muffin tin with oil, bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes. To make sure a muffin is done, insert a toothpick into the center of it.
- Double the recipe: if you choose to freeze a loaf for later use or to gift.
Storage Tips
If you want to store chocolate banana bread. Here are two ways of storing this recipe.
If you want to store it for a few days, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to one week. If you want to store it for a long time. First slice of the banana bread cover with wrap paper and place in the freezer for up to 3 to 4 months. To serve, pour the slice in over until it is warm.
FAQs
Why use oat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Oat flour is a great substitute for gluten if you have a gluten sensitivity because it is naturally gluten-free. Compared to all-purpose flour, oat flour is higher in protein and fiber. This bread contains 9.5 grams of fiber and 5.5 grams of protein per slice.
Is oat flour as good as rolled oats?
Because oats are ground to make oat flour, they retain all of the health benefits of rolled oats. Manganese, copper, and B vitamins can be found in good amounts in oats.
Does banana bread need to rest?
According to Livestrong, let your banana bread 15 minutes to cool in the loaf pan.
Why is my banana bread sticky on top?
However, sugar on exposed tops will draw moisture from the surrounding humid air, making the top wet or sticky.