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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » Moist and Rich Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread

    ★★★★★ from 31 reviews

    Moist and Rich Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread

    Published Apr 27, 2020 · Modified Apr 14, 2023 · by Alexis Joseph · 93 Comments

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    Super moist and rich Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread that tastes just like classic, decadent version but with a fourth of the sugar! Packed with nourishing ingredients like almond flour, oat flour, and sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup. This gluten free and dairy free treat comes together quickly and is loaded with chocolatey goodness! Kids love this bread and it freezes great.

    chocolate banana bread loaf sliced

    I figured now is the perfect time to release this divine gluten free chocolate banana bread into the world since everyone and their brother is baking.

    This bread is the cousin of my Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread and Gluten Free Banana Bread, all inspired my my classic Vegan Banana Bread!

    Ingredients

    • Almond flour: aim for the super fine blanched kind, not almond meal (which has the skins). I get Kirkland brand at Costco. Make sure to pack it well in the cup!
    • Oat flour: another favorite gluten free flour of mine, I love the flavor it adds. Be sure to use certified gluten-free if you have a gluten intolerance. We're not packing this flour.
    • Cocoa powder: a full half cup for extra chocolate flavor. I used the unsweetened baking kind, but I love cacao powder here as well.
    • Maple syrup: my favorite natural liquid sweetener.
    • Eggs: to bind everything together and contribute to rising. Sub flax eggs for a vegan banana bread.
    • Coconut oil: adds flavor, moisture and richness.
    • Vanilla extract: to enhance the chocolate flavor ever more.
    • Salt: key for flavor and helps bring out the sweetness.
    • Baking soda and powder: for proper rising.
    • Chocolate chips: for double chocolate goodness!

    See recipe card for full list of ingredients and exact quantities.

    gluten free chocolate banana bread sideways on small plate

    Substitutions and dietary modifications

    • Vegan: I've made this recipe egg-free using 2 flax eggs instead of regular eggs and it works great. The loaf may be less tall.
    • Oil: I often use use avocado oil since it doesn't have the extra step of needing to be melted. You could also use melted butter.
    • Add coconut: Add ½ unsweetened shredded coconut for a fun chocolate coconut bread.
    • Add blueberries: Make blueberry chocolate bread by adding ½ cup blueberries.
    • Sweetener: I tested this recipe with honey and it works great in place of maple syrup. I haven't tested this recipe with a dry sweetener.

    How to make (step by step instructions)

    overhead view of bowl with cocoa powder and bananas

    Blend wet ingredients in a blender until smooth. Whisk dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Fold in chocolate chips.

    black loaf pan with uncooked chocolate banana bread

    Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix with a wooden spoon. Pour into loaf pan.

    chocolate banana bread on marble with chocolate chips

    Bake at 350F for 55 minutes, cool and devour!

    Health benefits

    As a dietitian, I love making healthy snacks accessible and super tasty! This bread...

    • has far less sugar and carbohydrates than classic banana bread and is also made with unrefined maple syrup.
    • is packed with brain-boosting healthy fats, energizing whole grains, and fiber.
    • is dairy free and gluten free, making them low in cholesterol and perfect for those with allergies.

    Expert tips

    • Use very overripe mashed bananas. We're talking mega brown and spotty. No yellow bananas here.
    • Use a combination of almond + oat flour. I love almond flour because a) it makes things taste like sugar cookies and b) it's so freaking moist. This flour marriage is my favorite for gluten free baked goods.
    • Go double chocolate! We're using both cocoa powder and chocolate chips for epic chocolatey flavor in every bite. You could add a teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso if you want to enhance the chocolate flavor even more.
    chocolate banana bread loaf sliced

    How to store

    Store on the countertop in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. It stays moist for a surprisingly long time! I

    If you still have some left, you can store in the fridge for up to 1 week or more and it will stay moist.

    To freeze, wrap the loaf tightly in foil then in a plastic bag with the air squeezed out. It will stay fresh for up to 4 months. You can thaw it on the counter when you're ready to eat.

    More healthy quick bread recipes

    • Carrot Banana Bread
    • Tart Cherry Orange Bread
    • Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread
    • Apple Cinnamon Bread
    • Healthy Pumpkin Gingerbread with Maple Glaze
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    chocolate banana bread loaf sliced

    Moist and Rich Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread

    ★★★★★ 5 from 31 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 55 minutes
    • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    • Yield: 10-12 slices 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    Deliciously moist and rich Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread! This easy gluten-free and dairy free treat made with almond and oat flour will become your new favorite snack or breakfast. For the non-chocolate version, try my Gluten Free Banana Bread!


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 3 medium over-ripe bananas (very brown and spotty)
    • 2 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
    • ¼ cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ¼ cups packed super fine blanched almond flour
    • ¾ cup oat flour* (certified gluten free if needed)
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp fine sea salt
    • ½ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a loaf pan.
    2. Place bananas, eggs, maple syrup, oil and vanilla in a blender or Nutribullet and blend until smooth. Alternatively, you can whisk by hand if you don't have a blender.
    3. Place almond flour, oat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl, stirring to combine.
    4. Add wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
    5. Pour mixture into loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes, or until a knife comes out almost clean. Allow bread to cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool.

    Notes

    VEGAN: Sub flax egs.

    *TO MAKE OAT FLOUR: If you don't have store bought, make your own by grinding old fashioned oats in the blender until it resembles a fine flour.

    TO STORE: Keep bread on countertop in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. It stays moist for a surprisingly long time! If you still have some left, you can store in the fridge for up to 1 week or more and it will stay moist.

    TO FREEZE: Wrap the loaf tightly in foil then in a plastic bag with the air squeezed out. It will stay fresh for up to four months. You can thaw it on the counter when you're ready to eat.

    Keywords: gluten free, chocolate banana bread

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    Tag @hummusapien on Instagram. I love sharing what you make!

    Recipe by Alexis Joseph of Hummusapien™. Photos by Eat Love Eats. 

    About Alexis Joseph


    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Kristy says

      May 09, 2023 at 10:18 pm

      It would be helpful to know what size loaf pan to use? I have 3 different sizes! The recipe sounds amazing.

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 10, 2023 at 12:19 pm

        A standard 9 x 5 loaf pan! Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Alicia W says

      July 13, 2022 at 7:28 pm

      So delicious! I love the oat flour/almond flour combination. So moist and it has a wonderful rich chocolate - banana flavor. Thank you for a great recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 14, 2022 at 1:02 am

        Amazing! You'll have to try some of my other breads with this flour combo 🙂 Thanks for the kind review, Alicia!

        Reply
    3. Nancy says

      March 24, 2022 at 2:25 pm

      What flour can I substitute for the almond flour? My son is allergic to nuts. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 24, 2022 at 5:17 pm

        Hey there! This recipe is formulated specifically for almond flour, sorry!

        Reply
    4. Elena says

      December 09, 2021 at 10:58 am

      I used almond and coconut flour. It came out excellent. Someone mentioned they have an oat allergy below. Same recipe on a different site but with coconut . Hope that helps

      Reply
    5. Georgia says

      June 27, 2021 at 9:19 pm

      I did try the chocolate banana bread with honey instead of maple syrup and orange zest instead of vanilla.... All i can say is AMAZING 😲 Super easy to make!
      The only problem is that i can't stop my self from grabbing another piece 😆

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 30, 2021 at 1:55 pm

        Orange zest yummmm!

        Reply
    6. Elaine says

      April 28, 2021 at 8:32 am

      What can l substitute instead of oat flour, which l am intolerant to.
      Thanks
      Elaine

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 29, 2021 at 8:02 pm

        Unfortunately I've only tested this recipe as written so I'm not able to provide an oat flour swap, sorry Elaine!

        Reply
      • Elena says

        December 09, 2021 at 10:59 am

        Coconut flour!

        Reply
    7. Audrey says

      March 27, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      I have been waiting to try this recipe and it did NOT disappoint. My daughter even said she liked it and she's a 6 year old food snob.

      I can't wait to try all of the other recipes because if I can get my picky eaters to eat a bit more healthy, then I've won.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 27, 2021 at 4:34 pm

        Hahaha a food snob, that's hilarious!! Yayyy, let me know what else you try. Thanks, Audrey!

        Reply
    8. Cate Janac says

      March 21, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      I made this without the cocoa powder because my Mom isn't the biggest chocolate fan. I also subbed honey for maple syrup since I didn't have any. I had to leave it in the oven for a bit longer than 55 minutes but it turned out so moist and delicious. Not to mention I love how easy and mess free the recipe was! Using the blender rather than a billion bowls and mixing utensils was sooo nice. Recipes using coconut oil are always my favorite because I love the flavor it adds. My family is always amazed that these "non-traditional" recipes that use almond/oat flour and honey are better than the stuff they usually have. This has probably moved into my staple banana bread recipe. I was wondering if there is a way to use pumpkin puree in place of eggs or oil (or in addition)? I love the pumpkin flavor and moistness that it adds so if you have recommendations let me know! Thanks for another great recipe 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 22, 2021 at 6:45 pm

        Amazing! Today I posted a new banana bread recipe that is this one without the cocoa powder and subbing more flour 🙂 Adding the flour to replace the cocoa will help cut down the baking time for ya so the dry ingredients are spot on! I have a pumpkin version of this recipe--I'd use that versus trying to change this recipe. It's SO good!!

        Reply
    9. Cara says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      This recipe is literally perfect. I wouldn't change anything about it. I made it into muffins and baked for 30minutes and they were awesome.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 11, 2021 at 4:13 pm

        Yayyyy, thank you Cara!!

        Reply
    10. Clarice says

      January 09, 2021 at 5:21 pm

      I’m due at the beginning of February and thinking this will be part of my freezer stash! Looks amazing especially when breastfeeding hunger kicks in!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 11, 2021 at 4:16 pm

        Yay!! Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    11. Zeren says

      January 08, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      Very delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 08, 2021 at 11:00 pm

        Thanks a ton, Zeren!

        Reply
    12. nikita kanodia says

      November 01, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      If I replace maple syrup with brown sugar do I need to add any extra liquids to make up for the moisture that maple syrup adds to the cake?

      Reply
    13. nikita kanodia says

      November 01, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      Hi, I can’t find certified oat flour near me. Can I replace it with almond flour or any other flour? Let me know the quantity as well please! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        November 01, 2020 at 6:48 pm

        Hi! I have only tried this recipe as written--can you grind up old-fashioned oats in the blender to make oat flour? I also have not tried this with brown sugar instead of maple syrup so I'm not sure about the results with dry versus liquid sweetener.

        Reply
    14. Shelly says

      October 26, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      Excellent! Made without the cocoa powder, increased the almond flour to compensate. Will be making again soon, we loved this! Thank you.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 30, 2020 at 4:30 am

        Love that version! One if these days I need to post it 🙂 thanks so much.

        Reply
    15. Lisa says

      September 15, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      I made this the other night and it was delicious! Thanks for a stellar recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        September 15, 2020 at 3:37 pm

        I'm so thrilled you loved it! You'll have to try the pumpkin version I just posted next 🙂

        Reply
    16. Lisa says

      September 11, 2020 at 10:53 pm

      Just popped this puppy into the oven. The batter was delicious so I can't wait for the finished product! Congrats on the baby!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        September 11, 2020 at 11:05 pm

        Thank you so much! If you love the bread, I'd be super grateful if you'd leave a star rating! XO

        Reply
    17. Janelle says

      September 10, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      This is the best banana bread ever. I love that you can swap the cocoa powder for more oat flour to make regular banana bread, too. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Jenna Lester says

      September 01, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      The best damn banana bread recipe on the internet! I’ve tried a few different recipes since quarantine started, and this one tops them all on texture, taste and even nutritional profile. If you are into dark chocolate, this one is for you. Highly recommend!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        September 01, 2020 at 9:30 pm

        Best compliment ever!! If you want classic banana bread, you can also swap the cocoa powder for more oat flour 🙂

        Reply
    19. Jenna says

      September 01, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      The BEST damn banana bread recipe on the internet! I’m all about dark chocolate, and this curbed my sweet tooth with an added benefit of healthy carbs and fiber. Highly recommend 👏🏼

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Jenny says

      August 26, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Alexis does it again!!! I made this bread twice in less than two weeks, both chocolatey like the recipe instructs and as a regular banana bread with walnuts. It is so moist and fluffy and amazing! I love incorporating almond flour and the nutty flavor it gives, and it works so well for this recipe and tastes just like (even better imo) than "regular" banana bread. Soo good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Amy says

      August 15, 2020 at 9:19 pm

      Love this recipe! Super easy and love the dark rich taste.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        August 17, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        Wonderful, thanks tons, Amy!

        Reply
    22. Julia says

      August 15, 2020 at 12:41 am

      SOOO yummy! I made it vegan, with a chia egg, which I didn't like as much as when I use flax eggs. Other than that (which was just a trial and error thing for me), I loved it!! I added walnuts instead of choc chips and it turned out amazing!!! I also used olive oil and couldn't even taste it

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        August 17, 2020 at 1:38 pm

        Mmmm walnuts--amazing idea!

        Reply
    23. Hope Remick says

      August 13, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      Sooo yummy 😄

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        August 13, 2020 at 4:35 pm

        Thanks, Hope!

        Reply
    24. Kate says

      July 21, 2020 at 1:03 am

      My new favorite banana bread! Awesome texture and taste and only takes a matter of minutes to whip up. Perfect for any and all chocolate lovers.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 21, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        I'm thrilled you loved it, Kate!

        Reply
    25. Kelly says

      July 15, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      Made this yesterday. Such a treat! And super easy, too.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 15, 2020 at 7:14 pm

        Awesome news, thanks Kelly!

        Reply
    26. Sarah says

      June 05, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      Your dessert recipes always turn out to be the best desserts I've ever baked, and this was no exception!!! I was looking for a more chocolatey banana bread, and this worked perfectly as I had almond flour and oat flour on hand! It was so moist and decadent! My husband loved it, too, and he's not a big banana bread guy. I made the vegan version which worked perfectly. I love sharing with people how delicious vegan baking can be (and I always refer them to your site of course 😉 ). Thanks again for another amazing recipe!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        June 09, 2020 at 6:23 pm

        Heck yes! This truly is one of my favorite dessert recipes ever. So glad it works just as well with flax, too!

        Reply
    27. Natalia says

      May 26, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      HI, can i subsitute the maple syrup for brown sugar?
      thanks
      xx

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 28, 2020 at 1:48 pm

        Hi! I don't know how using a dry sweetener instead of a liquid sweetener would work as I have only tested the recipe as written. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    28. Hannah @bananahannie15 says

      May 14, 2020 at 2:16 pm

      This recipe is FANTASTIC! I am gluten free and dairy free and also have an egg allergy. The almond flour and oat flour work perfectly and the bread rises! The flax egg alternative works perfectly! My final product looks just like the original. 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 18, 2020 at 2:15 pm

        Wonderful! That's always the best feedback. Enjoy, Hannah 🙂

        Reply
    29. emily says

      May 13, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      amazing recipe! who knew it was so easy to make oat flour?! i added a sliced banana on top to bake in more deliciousness!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 14, 2020 at 1:10 pm

        Ohhhh I love that! Thanks so much, Emily 🙂

        Reply
    30. Cheryl says

      May 12, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      This looks delicious but I am grain-free and can’t use oat flour. Is there another flour I could sub in, such as coconut or tapioca?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 12, 2020 at 2:14 pm

        Hi there! Those flours aren't substitutes unfortunately as they're so different. I have only tested the recipe as written. My best guess would be more almond flour but again I haven't tested that. Sorry I can't be more help!

        Reply
    31. Liz Durrell says

      May 12, 2020 at 5:12 am

      We have an almond allergy. Can I sub GF all purpose flour for the almond flour in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 12, 2020 at 3:50 pm

        Hi Liz! Unfortunately I didn't create this recipe with grain based flour in place of almond in mind and since almond flour has so much fat, I don't think that would work.

        Reply
    32. Allison says

      May 04, 2020 at 12:04 am

      Made this for dessert with friends and everyone asked for seconds. Absolutely delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 04, 2020 at 12:48 pm

        That's the best! Thanks, Allison.

        Reply
    33. Ali says

      May 03, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      This is so good! I didn't have any cocoa powder on hand so I subbed more almond flour for the cocoa powder and it turned out perfect! Thanks for the recipe!!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 03, 2020 at 7:44 pm

        I'm so glad to hear that worked, Ali! Now I need to post a non-chocolate version! If you'd be up for leaving a star rating next time that would be AWESOME. Thanks again and enjoy!

        Reply
    34. Keti says

      May 02, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      It looks Yummy!! I will try it soon for my family.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 03, 2020 at 7:49 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    35. Rachel says

      May 01, 2020 at 9:50 pm

      Best Banana Bread I’ve ever had, and so easy to make! Could eat the entire loaf!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 03, 2020 at 7:50 pm

        Wow! That's the BEST news. A reader just told me she subbed more almond flour for cocoa powder in case you want to try a non chocolate version next 🙂

        Reply
    36. Kelsey says

      May 01, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      This looks amazing! I don't have any almond flour on hand. Could I possibly use 2 cups of oat flour instead?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 01, 2020 at 8:28 pm

        Hi there! Unfortunately almond flour isn't a one to one swap with grain based flours. I'd recommend making my One Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread instead (assuming you have whole wheat or all purpose flour).

        Reply
    37. Allison says

      April 30, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      So excited to make your Chocolate Banana Bread! I have a bag of almond flour that i've been staring down all week trying to figure out the yummiest use for!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 30, 2020 at 5:06 pm

        Yay!! It's my favorite 🙂 LMK how it turns out!!

        Reply
    38. Sierra says

      April 30, 2020 at 5:06 am

      This looks divine! Just curious, why did you choose to add the calorie info back? I personally find it super helpful because I'm trying to gain weight. Please keep adding it! Thanks! <3

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 30, 2020 at 5:11 pm

        Thank you! I added it because Google wants as much information as possible for users, and it's really helpful for Google traffic to my website. I also get questions about nutrition info from readers all the time. Glad it's helpful for you!

        Reply
    39. Megan says

      April 29, 2020 at 10:30 pm

      I made this in muffin form last night and oh my goodness are they yummy! The texture is spot on and feels so indulgent. I baked mine for ~23 minutes and got 13 muffins out of the batter.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 29, 2020 at 10:50 pm

        Love it! I'm thrilled that they worked so well for you as muffins 🙂

        Reply
      • Deirdre says

        February 07, 2021 at 12:33 pm

        This recipe was easy and delicious!! Of all the times I’ve made banana bread, I’ve never thought to go the chocolate route but I’m so glad I did! Also, I typically stir by hand but I do think combining the wet ingredients into a blender really made this treat moist and flavorful. Great recipe!!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Alexis Joseph says

          February 10, 2021 at 8:31 pm

          Yayyyy I love this one, too! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It's super helpful for other readers!

          Reply
    40. Sally says

      April 28, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      Wow. We made this yesterday and half of the loaf is already gone - oops. It’s SO good. We subbed in olive oil and dark chocolate cocoa powder as that’s all we had on hand. The dark chocolate cocoa powder took it to a whole new level, and the olive oil is undetectable. I also used your suggestion of making oat flour in the nutritbullet with old fashioned rolled oats - worked like a charm.
      This bread incredible. Will for sure be on repeat in our house.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 28, 2020 at 12:51 pm

        Wow--what a fabulous review! Honestly, that dark chocolate cocoa powder sound INCREDIBLE. I'm thrilled that olive oil worked, too! Thank you tons for the glowing feedback. It means the world, Sally!

        Reply
    41. Veronica says

      April 28, 2020 at 10:51 am

      This looks amazing Alexis! I don't have cacoa powder on hand but I do have cacao - can I use cacao instead?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 28, 2020 at 12:50 pm

        Definitely! Let me know how they turn out 🙂

        Reply
    42. Athena says

      April 28, 2020 at 1:08 am

      As usual, hummusapien delivers! Decided to make muffins instead of a loaf, baked them for ~28 minutes and they came out perfectly moist. Super easy to make and delicious to eat 😀

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 28, 2020 at 12:51 pm

        Wonderful! I'm going to update the post with muffin directions. Thanks tons for the feedback, as alwasys!

        Reply
        • Parisa says

          April 28, 2020 at 1:06 pm

          The recipe sounds wonderful! If I wanted to leave out the cocoa powder (but keep in the choc chips), would you add more oat flour to compensate? Thank you!

          ★★★★★

          Reply
          • Alexis Joseph says

            April 28, 2020 at 4:09 pm

            Hmmm I haven't tried it so I can't be sure which would be better to sub in (almond or oat) but let me know if you try it!

    43. terry parker says

      April 27, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      Is there a way to make this vegan? Without the eggs

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 27, 2020 at 2:02 pm

        Hey Terry! A friend just made this with flax eggs and said it turned out great, so I just updated the recipe to include that modification. Enjoy!

        Reply
        • terry parker says

          April 28, 2020 at 12:22 am

          Thank you

          Reply
    44. Karen says

      April 27, 2020 at 1:45 pm

      This recipe is the best!! It’s moist and delicious, and gluten free!! It’s a great way to indulge without feeling bad about it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 27, 2020 at 2:03 pm

        No bad feelings HORRAY!!!

        Reply
    45. Sarah says

      April 27, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Made this and it's SO MOIST AND AMAZING!!! Does not taste healthy AT ALL. A new staple for our family!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 27, 2020 at 2:03 pm

        Best news!! So moist, right?!

        Reply
    46. Dylan says

      April 27, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      Give me all of the chocolate! So good!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 27, 2020 at 2:03 pm

        All of it please!!! XO

        Reply

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