Chocolate Banana Bread
Category:
Dessert / Sweets
Preparation Time: 10-15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 Minutes
Yield: 2-3 Ramkein-Sized Muffins
Recipe By Chef: Paige Mountain
- Ingredients
- Directions
- Qualities
- Tips
- Nutrition
- Recipe Benefits
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 2 bananas, ripe
- 3 dates, dried & pitted
- 2 eggs, raw
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Ensure the dates contain no pits (sometimes they still have pits or debris, even if the packaging says "pitted").
- In a food processor, chop the dried dates first.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Spray 2-3 ramekins or a muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Evenly pour the mixture into the molds, dividing evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until firm.
- Allow to cool before removing muffins from the mold.
Qualities
- Texture: Soft
- Rating for Scent: 3/10
- Spice Level: 0/10
Tips
- For added calories, add 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream to the batter.
- Eggs can be omitted for fewer calories.
- Honey can be added for additional sweetness, if desired.
- Chocolate chips can be added this recipe to make a double chocolate muffin.
Nutrition
Nutrition Content for 1 Muffin
- Calories: 277kcal
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Added sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 43mg
Recipe Benefits
- Gluten Free
- Promotes Gut Health
- Anti-nausea
- Anti-inflammatory