This Chocolate Chip Banana Blender Bread is a simple and delicious way to use up ripe bananas while satisfying your sweet tooth. Made in a blender for ultimate convenience, this bread combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the richness of dark chocolate chips. The oats give it a hearty texture, making it gluten-free if you use gluten-free oats. Whether you're enjoying it as breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this moist and flavorful banana bread will be a hit with the whole family!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: You’ll love this recipe because it’s incredibly easy to make—just toss all the ingredients into a blender, and you’re almost done! The use of bananas and maple syrup provides natural sweetness, while oats add fiber and heartiness, making it both nutritious and delicious. The dark chocolate chips add a decadent touch that elevates this simple bread to a tasty treat. Plus, with no refined flour, it’s a great gluten-free option that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture.
Perfect Occasion: This banana bread is perfect for breakfast on the go, a healthy snack, or even a light dessert. It's ideal for busy mornings when you need something quick but satisfying. Serve it at a brunch, pack it in lunchboxes, or enjoy a slice with your afternoon coffee. With its naturally sweet flavor and gooey chocolate chips, it’s also a great option for kids and adults alike.
Decoration Tips: To give this banana bread an extra visual appeal, you can add sliced bananas on top before baking, or sprinkle additional chocolate chips for a melty, gooey finish. If you want to make it look extra fancy, drizzle a bit of melted chocolate over the cooled loaf. For a bit of texture, sprinkle some chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans over the top before baking. Serve it sliced and spread with a little butter or nut butter for a delicious and wholesome treat.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
Instructions:
- Blend the ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a blender or food processor, combine the bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, oats, baking soda, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the chocolate chips: Stir in the dark chocolate chips by hand, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare the loaf pan: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and pour the banana-oat mixture into the pan.
- Top with extra chocolate: Sprinkle additional dark chocolate chips on top of the batter for a gooey, chocolatey finish.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before removing it. Slice and enjoy!
Enjoy your easy and delicious chocolate chip banana blender bread!