Cocoa Oat Flour Banana Bread

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3-4 very ripe medium bananas, mashed well (about 1.5 cups – the riper, the sweeter and less added sweetener you’ll need!)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fat-free natural yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (This contributes minimal calories)
  • Granulated sweetener, to taste (e.g., sucralose-based sweetener like Splenda, or stevia equivalent)

Dry Ingredients:

  • 150g rolled oats (approximately 1.5 cups) – Note: If you’re tracking specific dietary allowances, this amount would typically count towards your daily grain/fiber allowance, or contribute to overall calories.
  • 30g unsweetened cocoa powder (approx. 1/4 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Mix-ins/Topping (Adjust for your dietary plan):

  • Chocolate Chips: Use a small amount of high-cocoa dark chocolate chips (e.g., 10-20g, finely chopped) or sugar-free chocolate chips. These will add calories/sugar; account for them in your daily intake.
  • Nuts: A small sprinkle of chopped walnuts or pecans (e.g., 10g) for texture. These will add calories/fat; account for them.
  • For “Drizzle”: A small amount of melted low-calorie chocolate drink mix (check calorie/sugar content per serving) or a very thin drizzle of a low-calorie chocolate sauce (e.g., a diet chocolate sauce brand).

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