Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread Diabetic Friendly
Indulge your sweet tooth with this *Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread*—a diabetic-friendly twist on a classic favorite! Packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of overripe bananas, rich unsweetened cocoa, and the delightful tartness of dried cherries for a guilt-free treat. Made with almond flour and sweetened with a sugar substitute, it’s low-carb and perfect for those managing blood sugar levels. A touch of chopped sugar-free dark chocolate adds decadence to every bite, while Greek yogurt ensures a moist texture without added sugars. Ready in just over an hour, this nutritious banana bread is easy to make and bursting with flavor, making it a perfect snack or breakfast option you can enjoy with confidence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Overripe bananas
- 1 large Egg
- 60 g Greek yogurt (unsweetened, low-fat)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 150 g Almond flour
- 20 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 0.5 tsp Baking powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 50 g Sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol)
- 50 g Chopped dark chocolate (sugar-free, at least 70% cocoa)
- 50 g Dried cherries (unsweetened)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas using a fork until smooth.
Add the egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the bananas, and whisk until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar substitute.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding the mixture gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped dark chocolate and dried cherries into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice into 10 pieces and enjoy a moist, healthy, and delicious treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.5 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 224 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 2225 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.0 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.4 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2293 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
