Wholesome Chocolate Banana Bread (gluten-free & SO fudgy!)

Just a few years again, I shared this unbelievable almond flour banana bread, and it obtained TONS of rave opinions from AK readers. After that, I figured it was time to attempt one other model that was simply as unbelievably scrumptious. So I set out on a quest to make a banana bread that tasted precisely like a fudgy brownie. It turned out even higher than I might’ve imagined and has shortly grow to be some of the common fast breads on Bold Kitchen!

That’s proper, this wholesome chocolate banana bread actually tastes similar to a fudgy brownie, and also you’re going to wish to bake it up ASAP. I used to be blown away the primary time I had a slice, after which instantly ate one other one topped with peanut butter + a sprinkle of sea salt.

Yep, it’s that good.

What makes this chocolate banana bread higher for you?

Conventional chocolate banana breads are usually filled with oil and refined sugars, making them virtually like a wealthy cake. Don’t get me unsuitable, I really like a superb slice of cake, however I needed to loosen up this chocolate banana bread to make it a beautiful snack, simple breakfast, or perhaps a more healthy dessert. What makes this bread extra nutritious? It’s:

• Oil-free: that’s proper, this wholesome chocolate banana bread is deliciously moist with out having any extra oil.
• Naturally sweetened: with simply ripe bananas and pure maple syrup. Darkish chocolate chips add an additional contact of sweetness — be happy to make use of no matter model you want.
• Gluten, grain & dairy free (and paleo-friendly): as a result of this bread simply makes use of almond flour + cocoa powder because the dry components and nil butter or different forms of dairy.
• Crammed with wholesome fat: almond flour additionally supplies a superb quantity of wholesome fat to maintain you feeling happy if you benefit from the bread for breakfast or as a snack.

Components in wholesome chocolate banana bread

This unbelievable grain & gluten-free chocolate banana bread recipe is of course sweetened, decrease in carbs, and made with wholesome fat. Right here’s what you’ll must make it:

• Overripe bananas: ensure that to make use of bananas which have a lot of brown spots on them. It will give the bread a pure sweetness.
• Eggs: the eggs preserve this chocolate banana bread tremendous moist and fluffy.
• Pure maple syrup: you’ll simply want a little bit of maple syrup in order that the bread is completely candy. Date syrup would additionally work properly. I’d not advocate utilizing honey because it might trigger the bread to burn.
• Almond flour: we’re utilizing wonderful, blanched almond flour on this recipe to maintain it gluten & grain free.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: this offers the bread that wealthy chocolate taste.
• Baking staples: gotta have baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract.
• Darkish chocolate chips: is there something higher than bites of chocolate in each slice? Be happy to make use of dairy free chocolate chips, too.
• Fancy sea salt: I really like sprinkling a bit fancy sea salt on prime of every slice. Non-compulsory, however so scrumptious!

Can I take advantage of a unique flour?

Sadly, no, I can’t advocate an alternate flour on this bread recipe as the flavour and texture will prove a lot otherwise.

Can I make it vegan?

I haven’t tried it with flax eggs, however let me know within the feedback if you happen to give it a shot! Then you should definitely use dairy-free chocolate chips.

Ideas for making this chocolate banana bread

Listed below are a few of my finest ideas for making certain your bread comes out good:

• Observe the recipe. One of the simplest ways to make sure the success of this wholesome chocolate banana bread is to observe the recipe and use the precise components as written.
• Use overripe bananas. Utilizing bananas which have LOTS AND LOTS of brown spots and are very tender will assist preserve this banana bread each candy, completely moist, and scrumptious. Belief me.
• Use contemporary baking soda. In case your baking soda is older than 3 months, I recommend grabbing a brand new one for the very best baking outcomes.
• Get pleasure from it the subsequent day. Banana bread is at all times finest the day after it’s baked. Because the sugars are launched, the bread will get sweeter!
• Add your fav mix-ins. Be happy so as to add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for added wholesome fat!

Flip it into muffins

You may completely flip this gluten free chocolate banana bread recipe into muffins! Right here’s how one can do it:

1. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with muffin liners and spray the insides with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Put together the batter as directed, then divide evenly between liners.
3. Bake for 18-23 minutes at 350 levels F or till a tester comes out clear.

Storing & freezing ideas

• To retailer: this wholesome chocolate banana bread ought to be saved well-covered in foil or plastic wrap at room temperature for as much as 3 days, then I like to recommend transferring it to the fridge or freezer.
• To freeze: merely wrap in plastic, then tightly in foil, and at last place in a freezer-friendly bag for as much as 3 months. Thaw at room temperature as soon as you might be able to eat. It’s also possible to be happy to freeze particular person slices for a fast on-the-go deal with.

Instruments you’ll want

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Extra methods to make use of ripe bananas

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Wholesome Chocolate Banana Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook dinner Time 50 minutes minutes

Whole Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

ServesServes 12 servings

Wholesome chocolate banana bread made with almond flour and naturally sweetened with bananas and a contact of pure maple syrup. This paleo, dairy-free, and gluten-free chocolate banana bread tastes like a fudgy brownie and might be your new favourite to bake when you have got additional bananas.

Components

• 3 very ripe medium bananas (ones with LOTS of brown spots), mashed (1 ¼ cups mashed banana)
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup (78g) pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups (280g) packed wonderful blanched almond flour
• ½ cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (90g) darkish chocolate chips (dairy free if desired), plus 2 tablespoons additional chocolate chips for sprinkling on prime
• Fancy sea salt, for sprinkling on prime

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 levels F. Line an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray to forestall sticking.

• In a big bowl, whisk collectively the mashed bananas, eggs, pure maple syrup and vanilla extract till properly mixed. Add within the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Use a picket spoon to mix. Fold within the chocolate chips.

• Pour batter into ready loaf pan, smoothing the highest with a spatula. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips on prime. Bake for 50 minutes-65 minutes or till the tester comes out virtually clear in the course of the bread. Cool bread for 10 minutes within the pan, then take away and switch to a wire rack to complete cooling fully. As soon as cool, lower into 12 slices. The bread is finest the subsequent day (as are all banana breads!) Prime together with your favourite nut butter or butter and sprinkle with a bit sea salt. Get pleasure from!

Recipe Notes

Be happy so as to add in ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for added wholesome fat.
Bread ought to be saved well-covered at room temperature for as much as 3 days, then I like to recommend transferring to the fridge or freezer.
This bread freezes properly, merely wrap in plastic, then tightly in foil and at last place in a reusable bag or freezer pleasant bag for as much as 3 months. Thaw at room temperature as soon as you might be able to eat. It’s also possible to be happy to freeze particular person slices for a fast on the go deal with.

Vitamin

Serving: 1sliceEnergy: 258calCarbohydrates: 25.7gProtein: 7.5gFats: 17gSaturated Fats: 3.9gFiber: 5.3gSugar: 14.9g