Description
A deliciously moist chocolate banana bread packed with protein, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and honey (or maple syrup) in a large bowl until smooth.
- Combine the whole wheat flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips and nuts (if using), reserving some for the top.
- Bake in a greased loaf pan for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to slice and enjoy.
Notes
Greek yogurt can be substituted with regular yogurt, applesauce, or mashed avocado. For a sweeter loaf, consider adding more honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: banana bread, chocolate bread, high protein, healthy dessert, easy baking