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top down view of three dark chocolate banana bread bites on a white plate

Banana Bread Bites

These dark chocolate banana bread bites are a fun twist on a classic recipe. Vegan and gluten free, these are the perfect healthy indulgence.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, British
Servings 16 1 serving = 4 bites
Calories 185 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 square baking pan
  • 1 mug
  • 2 forks
  • 1 Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium bananas
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • ¼ cup oat milk
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar*
  • 2 tbsp flax seeds ground
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 bag dark chocolate chips
  • 16 walnut halves, broken into 64 pc optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line an 8x8 square baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, coconut sugar, oat milk, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Stir in the flax seeds and let the wet mixture sit for at least 5 minutes while you prep the dry ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, be careful not to overmix.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake the banana bread at 350℉ for 20-25 minutes or until you see the sides start to pull away from the side of the pan.
  • Cool for at least 10 minutes, the remove the banana bread from the pan and slice into 64 1"x1" pieces. Start by slicing horizontally in half, then slice each half into half, and so on. You should make 8 slices in each direction.
  • Melt the chocolate. Add the dark chocolate to a microwave safe mug and heat in 30 second intervals until the chocolate has melted. Stir between each interval. See blog post for more tips.
  • Using two forks, gently dunk each banana bread bite into the pool of melted chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drain back into the mug, then transfer the coated piece to a parchment paper lined baking sheet or plate (you want this dish to be able to fit into your fridge or freezer).
  • Top with a walnut piece before the chocolate has time to set (optional)
  • Pop the banana bread bites into the fridge or freezer to speed up the setting time. Store at room temperature (once set) for up to 3 days.

Notes

* feel free to swap in white or brown sugar for the coconut sugar, but note that the recipe will no longer be refined sugar free
Keyword bananas, chocolate, dairy-free, desserts, gluten free, healthy, refined sugar free, vegan