Chocolate peanut butter, banana bread that’s gluten free, easy to make and a healthier twist on classic banana bread. A snack that’s quite high in protein from the almond, quinoa flour, and eggs. Plus, it’s enriched with decadent chocolate and creamy peanut butter for the best flavours. The ingredient list is short and simple!
This banana breads the perfect pick me up treat for any time of day, or a satisfying breakfast option. It has it all for an easy gluten free recipe — great taste, nutritious ingredients, and a boost of protein to keep you energized.
ABOUT THE FLOURS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BREAD AND HOW TO MEASURE THEM!
In all of my recipes there are measurements in grams. It is way more accurate and that is why you will need a kitchen scale to make this gluten free banana bread. Here is the link to the kitchen scale that I use, but there are cheaper ones available. There are ONLY TWO types of gluten free flours in this recipe, and the eggs are needed for the binder. I have not tried this recipe with flax eggs.
Basic Steps to Gather Ingredients for this Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Make a Shopping List and write down all the ingredients you’ll need:
Ripe bananas, eggs, smooth peanut butter, almond flour, quinoa flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, apple pie spice or cinnamon powder and semi sweet chocolate chips.
Consider Specialty Stores: If your local grocery store doesn’t carry certain items like almond flour orquinoa flour, you may need to visit a store like “Choices” or “Natures Fare” that are in our area of BC. You may need to consider shopping online. I do find a lot of hard to find items on Amazon.
Remember to check for Gluten Free Labels or look for the BROW (Barley, Rye, Oats and Wheat) in the ingredients. I usually buy Hersheys chocolate chips and Natur Peanut Butter which is certified GF
Don’t forget to bring your reusable shopping bags to carry your ingredients home. If you are similar in nature to me, and you have a habit of forgetting the bags.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Equipment
- 1 loaf pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 kitchen scale
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 80 g smooth peanut butter OPTION; 50 g peanut butter and 30 sourdough discard
- 80 g almond flour
- 50 g quinoa flour
- 50 g brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp apple pie spice, or cinnamon
- 95 g semi sweet chocolate chunks, divided leave a tbsp to sprinkle on top of bread
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 375℉ and line a loaf pan with parchment paper
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, and peanut butter. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- To the same bowl, add the almond flour, quinoa flour, brown sugar, baking soda, spice and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing, and slicing.
NOTE
- Substitute almond flour with other high-protein flours like chickpea flour if preferred.
- For added texture, sprinkle some additional chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
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