Whole-Grain Chocolate Chip Kefir Banana Bread

Name: Whole-Grain Chocolate Chip Kefir Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Flaxseed Meal; 6 Tablespoons Filtered Water; 1 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas, About 3 Small; 1/2 cups Plain Low-fat Kefir; 1/2 cups Agave Nectar Or Pure Maple Syrup; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 cups Whole Grain Spelt Flour; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 2/3 cups Dark Chocolate Chips; 2 teaspoons Coconut Oil Or Butter, For Greasing The Loaf Pan

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Flaxseed Meal
6 Tablespoons Filtered Water
1 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas, About 3 Small
1/2 cups Plain Low-fat Kefir
1/2 cups Agave Nectar Or Pure Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 cups Whole Grain Spelt Flour
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
2/3 cups Dark Chocolate Chips
2 teaspoons Coconut Oil Or Butter, For Greasing The Loaf Pan

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F and lightly grease a 9x5 loaf pan with coconut oil or butter. Set aside.
2
In a small bowl, whisk flaxseed meal and filtered water. Set aside to thicken for about 5-7 minutes. In a medium-size bowl, whisk mashed banana, kefir, agave nectar or pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add baking soda and baking powder and whisk again. Bubbles should form-science!
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, sea salt, baking soda and baking powder. Pour in wet ingredients and stir until well incorporated. Add flaxseed mixture and dark chocolate chips and stir again until combined.
4
Transfer batter to greased loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick poked through the center comes out clean. Cool slightly, about 8-10 minutes, before removing loaf from pan. Once removed, continue cooling completely before slicing.
5
Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to two months. Enjoy!

593

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Flaxseed Meal, 6 Tablespoons Filtered Water, 1 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas, About 3 Small, 1/2 cups Plain Low-fat Kefir, and more.

Yes, Whole-Grain Chocolate Chip Kefir Banana Bread 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!