Rich and Fluffy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Healthy)
This recipe is gluten and refined sugar free, making it the perfect no-guilt dessert or snack. Natural sweetness from bananas, browned butter and dark chocolate make it the richest and most decadent healthy banana bread you'll ever taste!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Baking Dish 4x10-inch / 10x25-cm
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup unrefined coconut sugar (optional)
- 3 very ripe bananas ,mashed
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups oat flour or blended oats
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup 90 % dark chocolate, chopped (50 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until it turns deep golden brown and smells nutty. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Whisk the browned butter and coconut sugar together for 1-2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla, salt and baking powder. Mix well.
- Pour in the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well.
- Add oat flour and gently mix just until combined (don't overmix).
- Fold in the chopped chocolate chunks.
- Pour into a 4x10-inch (10x25-cm) lined baking tray.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve as is or with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- You can skip the coconut sugar as the bananas are naturally sweet enough.
- Substitute with maple syrup (add 2–3 tbsp extra flour).
- For a zero-calorie option, use 1 tbsp stevia.
- You can use regular or almond flour in equal amounts.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days
- Freeze slices for up to 2 months