Dark Chocolate & Walnut Banana Bread

Time to read: 4 mins | Time to make: 70 mins | Yields: 16 servings

Ingredients

Dry

• 1 cup (100 g) rolled oats

• 1 cup (120 g) ground oats (oat flour)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt

Wet

• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 2 tablespoons water

• 1/2 cup (140 g) peanut butter

• 1/2 cup (150 g) honey

• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

• 2 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed (1 cup - 250 g)

• 1/3 cup (80 ml) of water

The best part:

• 60 g of dark chocolate

• 30 g of walnuts

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your baking 8” (21 cm) tray with parchment paper. 

2. In a medium bowl, mix all dry ingredients.

3. In a small dish, mix flaxseed meal and water and leave for a few minutes on the side to thicken.

4. In a large bowl, mix honey, peanut butter, and vanilla with a wire, then add the flaxseed. Stir in the dry ingredients.

5. Gradually and alternately add the mashed banana and water, stirring gently with a spatula. 

6. Pour half of the mixture into a baking tray, then sprinkle with half of the chocolate and walnuts. Pour out the rest of the mixture and garnish with the rest of the chocolate and walnuts.

7. Bake for 50-55 minutes.

8. Allow to cool completely and enjoy.

Notes

PEANUT BUTTER: Natural, smooth or crunchy, without any sugar or oil added. If it’s salted peanut butter, skip adding salt to the dry ingredients.

BANANAS: The riper the better.

HONEY: Can be replaced with maple syrup.

Nutrition facts, per slice:

Energy: 181kcal | Carbs: 25 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 8 g