Chocolate Banana Bread (Low Fat) Recipe

Name: Chocolate Banana Bread (Low Fat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour; ¼ cup quick-cooking oats; 1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons dry buttermilk; 2 tablespoons dark cocoa; ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup applesauce; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 eggs; 2 very ripe bananas; ¾ cup hot water; ⅓ cup walnuts (coarsely chopped and toasted); 1 ounce dark chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
¼ cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons dry buttermilk
2 tablespoons dark cocoa
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 eggs
2 very ripe bananas
¾ cup hot water
⅓ cup walnuts (coarsely chopped and toasted)
1 ounce dark chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Beat eggs, sugar, oil, applesauce, vanilla, and banana in a large bowl.
3
In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients and then add to the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
4
Add the hot water and let sit for about 5-10 minutes.
5
Add walnuts and dark chocolate chips.
6
I usuallly chop chocolate off of a bar, but chips work too.
7
Bake in a greased 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 loaf pan or 4 mini loaf pans for about 40 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour, ¼ cup quick-cooking oats, 1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Banana Bread (Low Fat) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Banana Bread (Low Fat)

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