Servings: 8 slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50–55 minutes
Rest Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup drippy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
Mix-Ins
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat & prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) (or 320°F fan). Lightly spray a loaf tin with cooking oil. -
Mix the batter
In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, eggs, and baking powder. Mix until smooth and well combined. -
Fold in nuts
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans. -
Transfer to pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top. -
Add chocolate & bake
Sprinkle chopped dark chocolate evenly over the top.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until set in the center. Tip: If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil. -
Cool & slice
Let the bread cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Additional Notes
- Naturally Sweet: No added sugar—ripe bananas do the work.
- Texture Tip: Use drippy, natural peanut butter for best results.
- Great for Snacks: Filling and satisfying thanks to healthy fats.
Storage & Meal Prep
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Slices freeze well for up to 2 months.
Variations
- Nut-Free: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter and skip nuts.
- Extra Chocolate: Mix some chocolate into the batter too.
- Spiced: Add cinnamon or vanilla for extra warmth.
Nutritional Information (Approx. per slice)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Protein: 10 g
- Carbs: 23 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Gluten-Free | Grain-Free
