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Healthy Brownie Batter Banana Bread (Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free, Paleo)

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And we’re back baby, with what might be my favorite banana bread to date. You all know I’m obsessed with making easy, healthy banana bread, whether it’s Birthday Cake Batter, Salted Cookie Dough, or Peanut Butter Cup flavored. So much dough!! Clearly, I have an obsession, but somehow, I’d never translated that into healthy Brownie Batter Banana Bread.

Healthy Brownie Batter Banana Bread


No longer. This healthy Brownie Batter Banana Bread is rich, and fudgy, and taste just like brownie batter and banana bread had a baby. It has a ton of raw cacao in it, which acts almost in the roll of a flour, and adds a ton of polyphenols and health benefits (I interviewed Dave Asprey, a biohacker and the person who invented the Bulletproof diet, once, and he cited raw cacao and, interestingly, vanilla, as two of the foods he thought most contributed to overall longevity. As if we needed more excuses to pack our diet with chocolate!).

The other superstar in here are the studs of walnuts. Nuts are consistently cited by experts as one of the world’s healthiest foods, and walnuts in particular are one of the best types for your heart health. Walnuts decrease the risk of heart disease by helping maintain healthy cholesterol levels and decreasing blood pressure.

Plus, all of those walnuts help make the banana bread more satiating and really give it that healthy brownie batter vibe!

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Healthy Brownie Batter Banana Bread

Healthy Brownie Batter Banana Bread (Grain Free, Paleo, Protein-Packed)


  • Author: Liz Moody

Ingredients

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  • 2 bananas (1 very ripe, and one less so)
  • 3 eggs, preferably pastured
  • 1 cup unsalted creamy almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • ¾ cup raw cacao 
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¾ cup chopped dark chocolate
  • Flaky sea salt, optional (but delicious!)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some to overhang the sides.
  2. Mash the riper of the two bananas in a large bowl, leaving a few chunks.
  3. Beat the eggs and almond butter into the banana mixture. 
  4. Add the vanilla, baking soda, sea salt, coconut sugar, and raw cacao, and stir until well combined. 
  5. Stir in the chopped chocolate and chopped walnuts, leaving a small handful of both out to sprinkle over the top of the bread.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Slice the reserved banana in half lengthwise, and lay on top of the uncooked bread. Sprinkle the top of the bread with reserved chocolate chunks, walnuts, and flaky sea salt, if using.
  7. Bake for 50 – 60 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out completely clean. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes in the pan before removing. Store for up to 4 days in the fridge, or slice and keep in the freezer for up to 6 months, toasting a slice at a time when you’re ready to eat!

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  1. Rebekah says:

    I make this recipe about once a week. I am low carb, high protein and a chocoholic. I made a couple of revisions, i put both bananas in the batter, i make sure to use small eggs or cut down to 2 jumbo. I also replace half of the coco powder with chocolate protein powder. And I use sugar free choc chips. It is amazing and addicting!!

    1. Liz Moody says:

      Hey Rebekah,

      I’m so glad you love the recipe! Thanks for sharing.

      xo, Liz

  2. Ariana says:

    I looovveee this, I am gluten-free and have been wanting brownies, thank you ???

    1. Liz Moody says:

      Yay! The banana bread really is delicious. Next, you should try my grain-free Fudgy Crinkle Top Brownies! xo, Liz

  3. Hannah L says:

    Very tasty!! Love that it’s grain free! It’s a treat that I feel good about indulging in 🙂 Definitely tastes like brownie batter!

    1. Liz Moody says:

      Hi Hannah! I’m so glad you liked it! It’s one of my faves, for sure 🙂 xo, Liz

  4. Christina says:

    Great recipe! I love it!!

  5. Cassie Marie Pratt says:

    Another winning banana bread recipe! Love the creativity and the nourishing ingredients! I was out of almond butter, but used cashew! This recipe is straight fire!

  6. Courtney says:

    What could I use as a sub for almond butter? I am out 🙁

    1. Hilary says:

      Great recipe! I omitted the chocolate and it was still great. Thank you

  7. Alina says:

    YUM. Two of my favorite things combined and it’s so good! Do yourself a favor and go make this recipe. I love finding ways to make my favorite desserts a little healthier and this one doesn’t disappoint.