Name: Gluten-Free Chocolate-Hazelnut Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 large very ripe bananas (or 3 medium size); 1/3 cup melted vegan butter (or dairy butter); 1/3 cup maple syrup; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 2 organic eggs; 3 Tbsp. plant-based milk (or dairy milk); 1-1/2 cups cassava flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt; 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds (optional); 2 Tbsp. chocolate chips (plus more for top); 1/2 cup hazelnuts (chopped); 10 whole hazelnuts

Treat yourself and your loved ones to this rich, chocolate-hazelnut gluten-free banana bread that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Made with ripe bananas and cassava flour, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, this grain-free loaf skips refined sugar but delivers big on flavor. Optional poppy seeds add a nutrient-packed twist, while hazelnuts and chocolate chips provide the perfect crunch and sweetness. It’s a treat everyone can enjoy.

Sliced Loaf of Gluten-Free Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Hazelnuts Dotting Top

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Gluten-Free Chocolate-Hazelnut Banana Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 16 slices

Calories 153 kcal

Author Pau D'Elia

Ingredients

2 large very ripe bananas or 3 medium size
1/3 cup melted vegan butter or dairy butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 organic eggs
3 Tbsp. plant-based milk or dairy milk
1-1/2 cups cassava flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds optional
2 Tbsp. chocolate chips plus more for top
1/2 cup hazelnuts chopped
10 whole hazelnuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Prepare an 8x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In large bowl, mash bananas and add eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, butter and milk. Mix until completely combined.
In medium-sized bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt and poppy seeds. Stir together.
Transfer dry mixture to bowl with wet ingredients. Mix well.
Add chopped hazelnuts and chocolate chips until incorporated.
Transfer mixture to prepared loaf pan. Spread batter into even layer and sprinkle top with whole hazelnuts and some more chocolate chips.
Bake about 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in bread comes out clean.
Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.

Recipe Notes

Get the ingredients you’ll need at Vitacost.

Nutrition Facts

Gluten-Free Chocolate-Hazelnut Banana Bread

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 21mg7%

Sodium 103mg4%

Potassium 215mg6%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 230IU5%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 92mg9%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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