Sugar Free Chocolate Banana Bread

Health score
15%
Sugar Free Chocolate Banana Bread
80 min.
3
1040kcal

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Indulging in the delightful taste of homemade chocolate banana bread just got a lot healthier with this Sugar Free Chocolate Banana Bread recipe! Perfect for those who want to enjoy the rich flavors of chocolate and bananas without the guilt, this moist and scrumptious bread is a fantastic addition to your morning meal, brunch, or even as a sweet dessert treat.

Using wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, unsweetened applesauce, and a mixture of nuts, this recipe not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also provides a burst of nutrition. The combination of creamy, ripe bananas with rich cocoa powder and melty mini chocolate chips creates a mouthwatering experience that's hard to resist. Plus, the use of coconut oil adds a subtle tropical twist that enhances the overall flavor profile.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its simplicity. With just a few mixing bowls and a loaf pan, you can whip up this delicious treat in under an hour. The sweet aroma wafting through your kitchen as it bakes is just the cherry on top of this delectable experience. So grab your bananas and get ready to bake a loaf that's not only satisfying but also guilt-free!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 cups all purpose flour 
  • 1.3 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups bananas ripe mashed (approx. 3 bananas)
  • 0.3 cup extra virgin coconut oil melted
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.3 cup yogurt plain (I used non fat)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup semi chocolate chips mini
  • cup sugar (See My Notes)
  • 0.5 cup apple sauce unsweetened
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/180C for 15 minutes. Grease or line the loaf pan with parchment paper.While the oven is preheating toast the nuts for 8-10 minutes and chop it once it is cool.In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients (from flour to salt).In another bowl stir together the oil, applesauce, yogurt, bananas and vanilla extract.Fold in the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips. Do not over-mix the batter.Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean. Mine was done after 60 minutes.
  2. Place the pan on a cooling rack and then remove the bread from the pan. Since I had line the pan with parchment paper I was able to remove the bread within a couple of minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1040kcal
Protein5.45%
Fat34.31%
Carbs60.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
110.29
Glycemic Load
95.97
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.667391036516%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.53mg
Catechin
9.5mg
Epicatechin
16.29mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1040.23kcal
52.01%
Fat:41.13g
63.28%
Saturated Fat:9.23g
57.68%
Carbohydrates:162.48g
54.16%
Net Carbohydrates:152.57g
55.48%
Sugar:88.69g
98.55%
Cholesterol:3.84mg
1.28%
Sodium:479.08mg
20.83%
Alcohol:0.46g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Caffeine:33.44mg
11.15%
Protein:14.7g
29.41%
Manganese:1.92mg
95.96%
Copper:1.01mg
50.5%
Vitamin B1:0.69mg
46.05%
Folate:172.49µg
43.12%
Selenium:30.08µg
42.97%
Fiber:9.9g
39.62%
Iron:6.81mg
37.85%
Magnesium:141.85mg
35.46%
Phosphorus:324.61mg
32.46%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
30.96%
Vitamin B3:5.4mg
26.99%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.25%
Potassium:718.84mg
20.54%
Vitamin E:3.05mg
20.32%
Calcium:180.57mg
18.06%
Zinc:2.38mg
15.85%
Vitamin K:13.8µg
13.14%
Vitamin C:7.29mg
8.83%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.55%
Vitamin A:93.76IU
1.88%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.85%