Chocolate Oat Flour Banana Bread
I am excited to share this Chocolate Banana Bread with oat flour. I have been testing the recipe for a few weeks, and it is finally perfect. My daughter Madison loved it! The oat flour gives it a moist consistency, similar to baked oatmeal, and adds more nutrients than wheat flour. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free. If you want something more traditional, try my other banana bread recipes like my Banana Nut Bread, Blueberry Banana Bread, and Gluten-Free Banana Nut Bread.
Banana Bread Ingredients
Oat Flour: I used oat flour for extra protein and fiber and to keep the banana bread gluten-free. Check labels to be sure your oat flour is gluten-free. Cocoa Powder: Mix in half a cup of cocoa powder for the best chocolate banana bread. Baking Powder and Baking Soda cause the bread to rise and make it more tender. Salt balances the sweets and improves the flavor and texture. Bananas: Mash three medium bananas with a fork to get 1 ½ cups of mashed bananas. You want extra ripe bananas covered in black spots for the sweetest banana bread. Eggs: You’ll need two large eggs. Maple Syrup adds sweetness. Vanilla Extract for warmth and complexity Chocolate Chips: This bread is technically a “double” chocolate banana bread since I used cocoa powder and chocolate chips. I like Lily’s semisweet chocolate chips, which don’t add any sugar.
How to Make Chocolate Banana Bread
Variations
Sweetener: Substitute honey for maple syrup. Want less chocolate? Omit the chocolate chips. Chocolate Banana Muffins: Pour the batter into a greased muffin tin and bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350°F. Check the center of a muffin with a toothpick to ensure it’s ready. Double the recipe if you want to gift a loaf or freeze one for later.
Storage
Let the bread cool, and store it on the counter for a day and then in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you want to freeze it, you can freeze the entire loaf or slices for up to three months. Wrap the slices individually in plastic wrap or foil to easily pull one out as needed. To serve, thaw it in the fridge or microwave the frozen slice until warm.
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