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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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Slices of skinny chocolate chip banana bread on a plate with banana slices and 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
how to make
How To Store
Use Ripe Bananas!
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!

Still have a few extra ripe bananas? Try my Double Chocolate Chip Banana Bread! Or try my Healthy Zucchini Bread or Gingerbread Zucchini Bread for more delicious quick bread options!

Slices of skinny chocolate chip banana bread on a cooling rack with banana slices and 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 and Substitutions

Ingredients for skinny chocolate chip banana bread.
  • 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! If you need to quickly ripen your bananas, you can pop them in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
  • 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!

Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptions

  • Swap the banana for pumpkin! If you don’t have bananas on hand, you can also use pumpkin or applesauce (although I highly recommend the bananas)!
  • Use a mix of different flours! Sub for all-purpose, whole-wheat or gluten-free if needed!
  • Use different mix-ins! Throw in some sweet blueberries or your other favorite fruit. You can also add your favorite nuts like almonds or walnuts!

how to make

The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!

Mashed banana in a mixing bowl with a fork.

1. 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.

Wet ingredients added to the mixing bowl of mashed bananas with a whisk.

2. Add the sweetener, milk, oil and vanilla extract and whisk to combine.

Dry ingredients being added to the mixing bowl.

3. Then add the flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

All of the ingredients being mixed together in a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.

4. Mix together until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. Be careful not to over-mix.

Chocolate chips being folded into the mixing bowl.

5. Fold in half of the chocolate chips.

Skinny chocolate chip banana bread batter in a loaf pan.

6. Transfer batter to the prepared pan.

Skinny chocolate chip banana bread batter topped with chocolate chips in a loaf pan.

7. 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 chocolate chip banana bread topped with banana slices and chocolate chips on a cooling rack.

8. Allow bread to cool in pan for 30 minutes before slicing, then enjoy!

How To Store

To maximize the shelf life of the banana bread, place it in a covered airtight container or cover with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.

  • This bread will last at room temperature for 1-2 days.
  • This bread will last in the fridge for 1 week.
  • This bread will last in the freezer for 3-4 months.
For The Best bread

Use Ripe Bananas!

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

If you’re bananas aren’t quite ripe, you can pop them in the oven to ripen quickly!

Skinny chocolate chip banana bread cut in half on a small plate garnished with banana slices.

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.

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Slices of skinny chocolate chip banana bread on a plate with banana slices and chocolate chips.
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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 overripe banana (110g)
  • 1/2 cup golden monk fruit sweetener (92g) or granular sweetener of choice
  • 1/3 cup milk of choice (80g)
  • 1 Tbsp oil of choice – canola, melted coconut oil, 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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