Healthy Raspberry Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This Healthy Raspberry Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is SO DELICIOUS! A wholesome twist with whole wheat flour, raspberries, and chocolate chips for a moist, flavor-packed loaf.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Loaf Pan
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat or reduced fat
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large bananas very ripe, peeled and mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 cup raspberries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your banana bread will bake evenly throughout.
- Grease your loaf pan with a little coconut oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted coconut oil and coconut sugar together until well blended. Then add the Greek yogurt, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Add the mashed bananas to the wet mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together using a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Gently fold in the raspberries and mini chocolate chips, if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy your Healthy Raspberry Chocolate Chip Banana Bread warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
- If using frozen raspberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter to prevent excess moisture.
- Store any leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.