Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread: Indulgent Recipe for Guilt-Free Snacking
This Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy a guilt-free snack that satisfies your sweet tooth while keeping health in mind.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: healthy
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- This bread makes a great breakfast or snack option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread, Banana Bread Recipe, Guilt-Free Snacking