Description
This flourless banana bread is a healthy, gluten-free, and grain-free dessert option. Made without any added sugar, it relies on ripe bananas and peanut butter for natural sweetness and moisture, creating a rich and satisfying treat. Enhanced with chopped nuts and dark chocolate, this bread is perfect for a wholesome snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Main 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: 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 bananas, drippy peanut butter, eggs, and baking powder. Stir together until fully blended into a smooth batter.
- Add nuts: Gently fold the chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Prepare for baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the chopped dark chocolate evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake the bread: Place the loaf tin in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Keep an eye on the top of the bread; if it starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for about 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- If you prefer nut-free, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and omit the nuts.
- Dark chocolate can be replaced with dairy-free chocolate to make the recipe vegan-friendly (omit eggs or use flax eggs for vegan).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
