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A loaf of rich, marbled Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread, topped heavily with chocolate chips, with one slice cut.

Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread

This recipe creates a moist loaf that balances rich chocolate flavor with lighter ingredients. You can enjoy this bread knowing it fits your health goals without sacrificing taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe bananas mashed
  • 80 ml vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 120 g honey or maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 180 g whole wheat flour
  • 40 g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Mix the mashed bananas, oil, honey, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients.
  • Stir gently until the dry ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake at 175°C for 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before you slice it.

Notes

I focused on keeping this loaf moist while lightening it up—proof that “healthy” does not have to feel like a compromise. By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.
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