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4.86 from 108 votes
? Dairy-Free ? Gluten-Free ? Low Carb ? Macro-friendly ? Vegan ? Vegetarian

Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Low Calorie + One Banana)

This Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is my go-to recipe when I have ripe bananas. It has the perfect texture and is filled with banana, vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate flavor in each bite! At just 100 calories per slice, it's a snack you can enjoy without the guilt!

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This Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is my go-to recipe when I have ripe bananas. It has the perfect texture and is filled with banana, vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate flavor in each bite! At just 100 calories per slice, it’s a snack you can enjoy without the guilt!

Sliced skinny banana bread with chocolate chips on a plate with banana slices and more chocolate chips.
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About This Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients and Substitutions
Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptions
Equipment Needed
how to make
How To Store
Helpful Tips
FAQ: Skinny Chocolate Chips Banana Bread
More Banana Recipes You’ll Love
Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
MyFitnessPal Entry
Did You Make This?

About This Recipe

Whenever I have ripe bananas that I need to use ASAP, this Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is my go-to. Each bite is melt-in-your-mouth good, filled with fruity banana, warm vanilla, sweet cinnamon, and rich chocolate, and smells absolutely delicious! And at only 100 calories and 10g of carbs per slice, you can have a slice, or two, or three… and still stay on track your health and fitness goals.

I love eating this low calorie banana bread with a side of yogurt for a balanced breakfast. You could also pop a slice in the toaster and spread some cream cheese or nut butter on top for a sweet afternoon snack. Or nut butter a honey! Either way it’s going to be yummy.

This recipe is also super customizable. If you don’t like chocolate chips, you could add your favorite dried fruit, nuts, candy pieces, and so much more. No matter what you add, it’s so good and will go so fast!

Sliced skinny banana bread with chocolate chips on a plate topped with banana slices and more chocolate chips.

Why You’ll Love This Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

  • You only need one banana and a handful of pantry staples to make.
  • Melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfectly sweet, and filled with chocolate throughout!
  • This banana bread is decadent AND skinny at just 100 calories and 10g of carbs per slice.
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegan.
  • 10 minutes of prep time.
  • It will make your house smell AMAZING!

Ingredients for skinny banana bread.

Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Bananas – Preferably ripe bananas! The riper the banana, the sweeter it is, the easier it is to mash, and the more sweetness it adds to the bread!
  • Flour – I used oat flour, but you can substitute with all-purpose, whole wheat or gluten-free flour. I have heard from other readers that almond flour does NOT work well for a sub, so I would stick to one of these flours! Coconut flour would also not work for this recipe.
  • Protein powder – I used PEScience Vanilla (code Laurenfitfoodie to save!) Not all protein powders bake the same so I can’t guarantee you’ll get the same result. I would recommend a whey+casein blend or a plant-based protein powder. Or you can just omit completely and add an extra 1/4 cup of flour!
  • Baking spices and essentials: You’ll need baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
  • Sweetener – I used monk fruit sweetener but you could use Truvia, coconut sugar, regular sugar – whatever your go-to sweetener is!
  • Milk – I used unsweetened almond milk. Any milk will work here.
  • Oil – I decided to use olive oil in this recipe, but coconut oil or canola oil would also work.
  • Chocolate chips – I love to use the mini ones so the melty goodness spreads further!
Skinny banana bread with chocolate chips on a plate with sliced bananas.

Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptions

  • To make gluten-free: just make you use gluten-free flour! I love Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.
  • To make vegan/dairy-free: just use a plant based protein powder! And make sure you’re chocolate chips are dairy-free.

Ways To Switch It Up:

  • Swap the banana for pumpkin!
  • Use a mix of different flours! Sub for all-purpose, whole-wheat or gluten-free if needed!
  • Use different mix-ins!
Sliced skinny banana bread with chocolate chips on a plate with banana slices and more chocolate chips.

Equipment Needed

  • Loaf pan

how to make

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×4″ baking loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
Mashed banana in a mixing bowl with a fork.
2. Mash the banana in a medium-sized mixing bowl with a fork.
Wet ingredients for skinny banana bread in a mixing bowl with a whisk.
3. Add the sweetener, milk, oil and vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
Drying ingredients for skinny banana bread being added to the mixing bowl.
4. Then add the flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
Ingredients for skinny banana bread in a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.
5. Mix together until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. Be careful not to over-mix.
Chocolate chips being folded into a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.
6. Fold in half of the chocolate chips.
Skinny banana bread with chocolate chips in a loaf pan before being baked.
7. Transfer batter to the prepared pan.
Skinny banana bread with additional chocoalte chips added to the top in a loaf pan before being baked.
8. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over top. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean (it shouldn’t be completely clean).
Skinny banana bread with chocolate chips on a plate topped with banana sices and more chocolate chips.
9. Allow bread to cool in pan for 30 minutes before slicing, then enjoy!

How To Store

Store this Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the fridge for up to one week.

A slice of skinny banana bread with chocolate chips cut in half on a plate with banana slices.

Helpful Tips

Be sure to use a RIPE banana! The riper the banana, the sweeter your bread will be!

Sliced skinny banana bread with chocolate chips on a plate with banana slices and more chocolate chips.

FAQ: Skinny Chocolate Chips Banana Bread

Can I make this banana bread recipe without protein powder?

Yes! Just add 1/4 cup (30g) additional flour to keep the same wet/dry ratio.

What type of flour works best in this recipe?

I absolutely love the flavor and texture of the oat flour in this recipe! If you don’t have oat flour on hand, you can blend up oats until they’re a flour-like consistency. Or sub for all-purpose, whole wheat or gluten-free flour. I would not recommend almond or coconut flour for this recipe.

Can I make this Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Bread into muffins?

Yes! Just fill the muffin tin 2/3 of the way full and bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until the centers come back up springy.

Skinny banana bread with chocolate chips on a plate topped with banana slices and more chocolate chips.

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Rich Double Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

5-Minute Healthy Banana Mug Cake

Banana Nut Protein Muffins with Pecan Crumble

The Best Gooey Chunky Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

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4.86 from 108 votes

Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

? Dairy-Free ? Gluten-Free ? Low Carb ? Macro-friendly ? Vegan ? Vegetarian
This Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is my go-to recipe when I have ripe bananas. It has the perfect texture and is filled with banana, vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate flavor in each bite! At just 100 calories per slice, it's a snack you can enjoy without the guilt!
Yield: 8
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 30 minutes mins
Total: 40 minutes mins
Calories: 114kcal
Protein: 5g
Fat: 6g
Carbs: 10g

Ingredients

  • 1 medium ripe banana (110g)
  • 1/2 cup golden monk fruit sweetener (92g) or brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (80g)
  • 1 Tbsp oil of choice canola, coconut, olive oil, etc
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup oat flour *recommended* (60g) or all-purpose or gf flour
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (30g) or more flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (40g)

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×4" baking loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • Mash the banana in a medium-sized mixing bowl with a fork. Add the sweetener, milk, oil and vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
  • Then add the flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and mix together until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. Don't over-mix.
  • Fold in half of the chocolate chips.
  • Transfer batter to pan and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over top. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean (it shouldn't be completely clean).
  • Allow bread to cool in pan for 30 minutes before slicing, then enjoy!

Equipment

  • Loaf pan

Notes

**Nutrition calculated using monk fruit sweetener. If using sugar, each slice is 162 calories and has 22g carbs (fat and protein are the same).

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/8 of loaf (38g), Calories: 114kcal (6%), Carbohydrates: 10g (3%), Protein: 5g (10%), Fat: 6g (9%), Saturated Fat: 0.6g (4%), Fiber: 1.4g (6%), Sugar: 3g (3%)

Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.

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Lauren lives with her husband, Simon and two dogs, Finley and Cookie, in the Carolina’s. She has college degrees in Nursing and Exercise Science, is a NASM certified trainer and spent many years as a macro coach before transitioning to full time blogging. She loves staying active, being creative and recreating her favorite comfort food dishes into healthier, lightened up versions. Desserts are her speciality!

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