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healthy peanut butter banana bread
Erin Antoniak

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

4.99 from 51 votes
This moist and gluten-free Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bread is an easy breakfast recipe made with chocolate chips, almond flour, and maple syrup! It's simple and the best for busy mornings or as an afternoon snack!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices (1 loaf)
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, gluten-free
Cuisine: American
Calories: 233
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium overripe bananas mashed (or 3 small)
  • 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips I used enjoy-life dairy-free
  • Crushed peanuts + sea salt for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a loaf pan with either parchment paper or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until completely combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Pour into loaf pan and add peanuts and extra chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Store at room temperature for 2 days, in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Use Overripe Bananas: The darker and spottier the peel, the better your bread will be — they're naturally sweeter and mash into a smooth, lump-free texture that blends seamlessly with the peanut butter. Don't toss those brown bananas!
  • Go All-Natural with the Peanut Butter: Use a natural peanut butter with just peanuts (and maybe salt) on the ingredient list — no added sugar or oils. Give it a good stir before measuring so the natural oils are fully incorporated.
  • Start Checking Early: Ovens vary, so start testing for doneness around the 40-minute mark. Insert a toothpick into the center — it should come out clean. If the top is browning too quickly before it's done, loosely tent it with aluminum foil for the remainder of the bake time.

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