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Healthy Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread

This moist, gluten free banana bread is loaded with dark chocolate chips and walnuts, and takes just 20 minutes to prep! Made with healthier ingredients like oat flour, maple syrup, and Greek yogurt, this healthy chunky monkey banana bread is a one bowl recipe that's easy to make and even easier to love.
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Yield10 servings

Equipment

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 350 g)
  • 1/4 c olive oil (50 g)
  • 1/2 c maple syrup (135 g)
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c Greek yogurt (60 g)
  • 2 c oat flour, gluten free (250 g)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 c dark chocolate chips* (130 g)
  • 1/2 c chopped walnuts (130 g)
Topping
  • 1 yellow banana (sliced in half)
  • Dark chocolate chips (for sprinkling)
  • Chopped walnuts (for sprinkling)
  • Sea salt (for sprinkling)
  • Easy Caramel Sauce (recipe here)

INSTRUCTIONS

Banana Bread
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use a large fork or wooden spoon to mix together the mashed bananas, olive oil, and maple syrup.
    When mashing the bananas, I find that a potato masher works great for this step!
  • Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Now, gently fold in the Greek yogurt until no streaks of yogurt remain.
  • Add in the oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking flour, and pinch salt. Fold the dry ingredients until incorporated.
  • Now, gently fold in 1/2 c chocolate chips, and 1/2 c walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pan, smoothing the top so it’s flat.
Topping
  • Gently place the sliced, yellow banana on top of the batter.
  • Sprinkle the top with a extra chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
Bake
  • Bake for about 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Start checking the loaf at around the 50 minute mark.
  • Transfer to a wire rack, and sprinkle the top with sea salt, if desired.
  • Cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and enjoying!

Notes

*Mini chocolate chips work amazing for this recipe! I love to use an organic dark chocolate chip brand, like Pascha's.