Description
This Flourless Banana Bread is a moist, delicious loaf made without any flour, perfect for those seeking gluten-free or low-carb options. Combining ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, eggs, and a hint of baking powder, it’s studded with crunchy nuts and topped with rich dark chocolate for extra indulgence. Baked to golden perfection, it’s an easy, wholesome treat ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Batter
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup drippy peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Toppings
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 320°F if using a fan oven). Lightly spray a loaf tin with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, drippy peanut butter, eggs, and baking powder. Stir together until fully blended into a smooth batter.
- Fold in nuts: Gently fold the chopped walnuts or pecans into the banana-peanut butter mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare for baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin, smoothing the top. Evenly scatter the chopped dark chocolate over the surface of the batter.
- Bake the banana bread: Place the loaf tin in the oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Keep an eye on the top; if it begins to brown too quickly, cover the loaf pan loosely with foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the tin before slicing. This resting time helps the bread set and makes slicing cleaner.
Notes
- If the bread tops browning too fast, cover with foil during baking to avoid burning.
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or other nuts of choice.
- Store leftovers wrapped in foil or an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be suitable for a diabetic-friendly diet in moderation due to natural sugars.
- For variation, add cinnamon or vanilla extract for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
