Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

5 from 5 votes

Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

What could be better than homemade healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread when you have some overripe bananas left to use up? Using better-for-you ingredients makes this recipe delicious, comforting and so wholesome!

Prep Time15

Baking1

Total Time1 15

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack, Sweets

Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan

Servings: slices

Calories: 319kcal

Author: Jacqui Wormington

Equipment

Ingredients

3 medium ripe bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
60 milliliters filtered water
80 milliliters dark maple syrup
60 milliliters avocado oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon flax meal
200 grams spelt flour
50 grams old-fashioned oats
100 grams organic cane sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
50 grams walnuts
150 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips

Toppings

1 banana peeled and halved
more chocolate chips if desired

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C / 355°F.
Grease and flour your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mash the 3 overripe bananas in a mixing bowl. Whisk in vanilla extract, water, maple syrup, avocado oil, cinnamon, and flax meal. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix spelt flour, oats, cane sugar, baking powder, and salt (if using).
Add dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture and whisk until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts with a spatula.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, filling it around ⅔ full. Optionally, place halves of 1 banana on top.
Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely or serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store your banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Freezing: For longer storage, freeze well-wrapped or in a labeled freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, at room temperature, or heat lightly in the oven when ready to enjoy.

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