Description
This Flourless Banana Bread is a moist, dense, and naturally sweetened treat, perfect for those avoiding flour or gluten. Made with ripe bananas, peanut butter, and enriched with crunchy nuts and dark chocolate, it offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, it makes a wholesome snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry and Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup drippy peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (or 320°F fan). Prepare a loaf tin by spraying it lightly with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, and eggs. Stir until well blended, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Add Baking Powder and Nuts: Sprinkle in the baking powder and fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans gently to keep the texture chunky.
- Transfer to Loaf Tin: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased loaf tin, smoothing the top slightly for an even bake.
- Add Chocolate Topping: Scatter the chopped dark chocolate on top of the batter to create delicious chocolate pockets as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the loaf tin in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes. If you notice the top browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil to prevent burning while the bread finishes baking.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the tin for about 15 minutes before slicing. This helps it set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or any other nut of your choice.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Covering the bread with foil if top browns quickly prevents burning.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a vegan alternative, replace eggs with flax eggs and use a plant-based peanut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
