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Kid Approved Healthy Banana Bread with Dark Chocolate

12/05/2016 By CTWellness

Nothin’ says lovin’ like something from the oven, am I right? Having a kid in the house, generally means having a lot of bananas in the house. Every now and then one gets a little too spotty for us.  This healthy banana bread makes a pretty regular appearance in our oven.

The holidays for me always involves a lot of baking.  I can’t help myself. I can keep all meals to my normal healthy eating standards, but I love baking.  On any given day, I may not feel like cooking dinner but am in the mood to bake something delicious. There is something so comforting about it, but finding healthier recipes for baked goods can be a little challenging.

Delicious and Healthy Banana Bread: Kid and Mom approved. A scrumptious decadent healthy banana bread using only clean ingredients. Makes an excellent make ahead breakfast or dessert! Easy to make as a gluten free recipe! #healthybaking #bananabread #healthyrecipe #glutenfreebreakfast #healthybread #healthyrecipe #kidapproved #DIYgift #foodgift #bananas

Healthy Banana Bread

Banana bread is one of the best comfort foods, in my opinion.  This is one of my absolute favorite baking recipes because is it is nearly guilt free and is adaptable for gluten free baking. It took me a long time to figure out a recipe I love as far as banana bread goes, but this one really hits the spot.  Even Mr Cold Texan, who really could care less about sweets, will eat this one. That says a lot to me.

I think what really pushes this recipe over the top for me is the dark chocolate.  It makes me feel like I’m being naughty but I am a firm believer in the health benefits of dark chocolate, so make sure you don’t skip it!!

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To make this healthy banana bread, you will need:

  • 2 Ripe Bananas
  • 1/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1.5 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour (or your favorite Gluten Free all purpose flour)
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Cup Oats (Gluten free if necessary)
  • 3/4 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 2-6×3 Loaf Pans

I know the loaf pans are not the most common size one might see for baking sweet breads, BUT I like this size because it makes it a nice size for gift giving. Or, if you’re like me and have absolutely no willpower when it comes to baked goodies, then it’s a good size to keep from over indulging.  Instructions for a large pan size are below in the instructions.

Delicious and Healthy Banana Bread: Kid and Mom approved. A scrumptious decadent healthy banana bread using only clean ingredients. Makes an excellent make ahead breakfast or dessert! Easy to make as a gluten free recipe! #healthybaking #bananabread #healthyrecipe #glutenfreebreakfast #healthybread #healthyrecipe #kidapproved #DIYgift #foodgift #bananas

Instructions:

In a small bowl combine the flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside. If you don’t want to use all purpose flour or wheat flour, I found that almond flour is a great gluten free option but you may find you need an extra egg in there too.
In a larger bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until they’re relatively smooth, then mix in the greek yogurt and the egg. Once those are well combined, add in the brown sugar and vanilla and mix again.

Add the flour mixture into the banana mixture, in 2 parts. Mix until all the flour is absorbed.
Fold in the oats and chocolate.
Divide the batter evenly between 2 prepared baking pans. Bake in your preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

***If you want to use a bigger pan, like a 9×5 pan, bake at the same temperature for 50-60 minutes.  Around 45 minutes you may want to tent with foil so the top doesn’t burn.  Bake until a toothpick in the middle comes out clean.

Ashley Tukiainen

Yields 12 Servings

Healthy Banana Bread

a delicious and healthy sweet treat. A favorite classic with a healthy spin. A favorite with both kids and adults.

5 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

35 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 Ripe Bananas
  • 1/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Egg
  • 1.5 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour (*gluten free if needed)
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats (gluten free if needed)
  • 3/4 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F/175C Prepare your loaf pans and set them on a larger baking sheet.
  2. In a small bowl combine the flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside.
  3. In a larger bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until they're relatively smooth.
  4. Then mix in the greek yogurt and the egg. Once those are well combined, add in the brown sugar and vanilla and mix again.
  5. Add the flour mixture into the banana mixture, in 2 parts. Mix until all the flour is absorbed.
  6. Fold in the oats and chocolate
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the 2 baking pans. Bake in your preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

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This healthy banana bread recipe freezes very well! Just wrap it up so that no air can get to it and it’ll keep for 3-4 months in the freezer…but I doubt you’ll be able to resist it in there that long! If you try this recipe, be sure to let me know what you think of it.  I know you’ll love it as much as we do!

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Comments

  1. Easy Peasy Life Matters says

    12/15/2016 at 00:13

    This bread looks absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for sharing on the Healthy Living Link Party! We hope to see you back tonight :)
    • thecoldtexan says

      12/15/2016 at 11:19

      Thanks so much for stopping by!!
  2. helenfern says

    12/20/2016 at 16:59

    Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!
    • thecoldtexan says

      12/20/2016 at 22:09

      Thanks for the party!
  3. helenfern says

    12/26/2016 at 21:24

    Looks good! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner Link up!
    • thecoldtexan says

      12/27/2016 at 09:58

      Thank you!
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Hi! I'm Ashley, Owner of Gulf Coast Wellness. My goal is to help you realize and reach your health and nutrition goals. I believe a healthy lifestyle shouldn't be about sacrifice, but about finding what works for you and makes you excited to continue on that path.

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