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    Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Gluten-Free)

    Mar 4, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    The best paleo banana bread recipe with chocolate chips! So moist, incredibly delicious, sweet, chocolaty, yet healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!

    paleo chocolate chip banana bread on a rack

    Banana bread is a superstar! Let’s face it; it is undeniably delicious in each and every variation. All those ripe bananas make this loaf not only super moist but also give it a natural sweetness and superb banana flavor. 😉

    You can enjoy it toasted for breakfast or, especially this version with chocolate chips, serve it as a healthy-ish paleo dessert!

    close up shot paleo banana loaf

    The main ingredients are ripe bananas, almond flour, coconut oil, and eggs. Hip hip hooray to chocolate! 🥳 I love to add in a chunk of chocolate chips. Yes, chocolate does make everything better, especially when combined with banana – an unbeatable combination, wouldn’t you agree?

    Speaking of bananas, it’s best to use very ripe (almost overripe) bananas to make banana bread. Why? Cause overripe bananas contain much more fruit sugar than unripe ones, resulting in sweeter and more flavorful bread. Plus, it’s a noble way to give your overripe bananas another life! 🙋‍♀️

    If you aren’t that lucky and have no overripe bananas lying around waiting to be mashed for this incredible loaf, buy them 1-2 days in advance. I count towards those people who can develop a spontaneous craving for chocolate chip banana bread. In this case, I forgo a crime and use very firm bananas, which works too! 😉

    a stack of sliced gluten-free banana bread

    Paleo & Gluten-Free

    It’s very easy to bake gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread. And you do NOT have to resort to a gluten-free flour blend to do it. Almond flour is the solution!

    Almond flour can be relatively expensive and hard to find in smaller grocery stores (depending on in which country you live). Therefore, I highly recommend making your own homemade almond flour.

    As this recipe is paleo-friendly, it’s not only gluten-free but also refined sugar-free and dairy-free. Maple syrup is used as a sweetener and coconut oil (preferably virgin) as fat.

    slices of paleo banana bread on a rack

    Paleo Banana Bread Recipe – Step-by-Step

    This step-by-step guide will help you along the way – definitely recommended if you’re a baking beginner! The exact quantities and everything else you need to know for the recipe can be found in the recipe card below.

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 8×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
    • Mash 3 bananas in a large mixing bowl using the back of a fork.
    • Add eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and whisk until combined.
    • Stir in almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
    Paleo Banana Bread Recipe Step 1-4
    • Fold in chocolate chips (optional: keep a few aside for decoration – next step). Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
    Paleo Banana Bread Recipe Step 5-7
    • Optional: Slice one banana lengthwise in half and place it on top of the batter. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
    Paleo Banana Bread Recipe Step 8
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes in the preheated oven. → The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
    • Let it cool on a rack for 10 minutes, remove from the pan, and wait until completely cool before slicing.
    gluten free chocolate chip banana bread on a rack

    Recipe FAQ & Tips

    How long does this bread stay fresh? Store leftovers in an airtight container or packed with aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

    Can I freeze leftovers? Absolutely! Once cool, transfer the bread into a freezer bag and freeze for a maximum of 3 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight, or rebake frozen bread for a few minutes in the oven. Defrosting is even faster if you freeze the bread already sliced so that you can defrost single slices at room temperature.

    Coconut Oil Substitution: Use ¼ cup olive oil. (Paleo). I always recommend using virgin coconut oil, which is taste-neutral and doesn’t add any coconut flavor to baked goods. Feel free to substitute it with dairy-free or regular butter, although this doesn’t count towards paleo.

    Chocolate: If you are following a strict paleo diet, make sure to go for sugar-free chocolate chips. Most chocolate chips, even bittersweet ones, contain a small amount of sugar. There are a few sugar-free brands or those which are made with unrefined sugar – choose them! If you don’t care too much about paleo but are looking for a healthier banana bread version, use semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (the amount of sugar is still relatively small).

    More Healthy Dessert Recipes You’ll Love:

    • Paleo Brownies
    • Pear Chocolate Olive Oil Cake (Paleo, Gluten-Free)
    • Paleo Flourless Chocolate Cake
    • Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
    • Vegan Chocolate Pie (Gluten-Free)
    • Healthy Avocado Chocolate Mousse

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    Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    Aline Cueni
    The best paleo banana bread with chocolate chips! So moist, incredibly delicious, sweet, chocolaty, yet healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Paleo
    Servings 12 Slices
    Calories 264 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 small ripe bananas
    • 2 organic eggs
    • ¼ cup (60 g) melted coconut oil preferably virgin (neutral taste)
    • ¼ cup (80 g) maple syrup
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 cups (200 g) almond flour or almond meal
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ⅔ cup (120 g) dark chocolate chips refined sugar- & dairy-free

    Optional Add-On:

    • 1 small banana

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 8×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
    • Mash 3 bananas in a large mixing bowl using the back of a fork. Add eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, whisk until combined.
    • Stir in almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips (optional: keep a few aside for decoration – next step). Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
    • Optional: Slice one banana lengthwise in half and place it on top of the batter. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes in the preheated oven. → The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
    • Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and let it cool completely before slicing.

    Notes

    Make your own almond flour with this easy DIY Almond Flour Recipe!
    Store leftovers in an airtight container or packed in aluminum wrap for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
    Freeze: Once cool, transfer the bread (I suggest slicing it beforehand) into a freezer bag and freeze for a maximum of 3 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight, or rebake frozen bread for a few minutes in the oven. Single slices can be thawed for 30 minutes at room temperature.
    Coconut Oil Substitution: Use ¼ cup olive oil. 
    Chocolate Chips can be omitted.
     

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 264 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 27mg9%
    Sodium 71mg3%
    Potassium 298mg9%
    Carbohydrates 24g8%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 13g14%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 66IU1%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 114mg11%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Violetta says

      May 01, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      My favorite!

      Reply
      • Aline says

        May 02, 2018 at 9:46 am

        So glad you like my banana bread recipe Violetta ?

        Reply
    2. Kelli says

      March 21, 2018 at 12:21 pm

      Wow! This looks amazing. Definitely going to try this.

      Reply
      • Aline says

        March 21, 2018 at 4:50 pm

        Happy to hear that you like my recipe. Happy Baking!

        Reply
    3. Uneeda Phipps says

      March 20, 2018 at 6:27 pm

      This recipe looks so yummy!!!! My hubby isn’t a fan of bananas but the kids and I are! I can’t wait to make this for them for a nice treat :-). Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Aline says

        March 21, 2018 at 4:50 pm

        I am sure your kids will love the combination of banana and chocolate!

        Reply

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