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Guilt-Free Chocolate Banana Bread Delight Without Oil

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Guilt‑Free Chocolate Banana Bread Delight Without Oil is a moist, rich banana bread made without any added oil, relying on ripe bananas and yogurt (or applesauce) for natural moisture and sweetness. With deep cocoa flavor and optional dark chocolate chips, it’s a healthier treat you can feel good about.

Ingredients

  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce (oil substitute)
  • ½ cup plain or Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓–½ cup brown sugar or maple syrup (adjust to sweetness preference)
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour or all‑purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Lightly grease a 9×5‑inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the applesauce, yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and sweetener until well combined.
  3. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
  4. If using, fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for about 45‑55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • You can substitute oat flour or a gluten‑free flour blend for a gluten‑free version — many oil‑free chocolate banana bread recipes use oat flour successfully. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Applesauce and yogurt replace oil to keep the loaf moist without added fat. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Use very ripe bananas (with plenty of brown spots) for best flavor, natural sweetness, and moisture. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Don’t overmix the batter — fold until just combined to keep the loaf tender. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Once completely cooled, wrap the loaf tightly or store in an airtight container; it may be frozen in slices for up to 3 months. Some oil‑free versions suggest this. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

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