Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread Diabetic Friendly

Indulge your sweet tooth with this *Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread*—a diabetic-friendly twist on a classic favorite! Packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of overripe bananas, rich unsweetened cocoa, and the delightful tartness of dried cherries for a guilt-free treat. Made with almond flour and sweetened with a sugar substitute, it’s low-carb and perfect for those managing blood sugar levels. A touch of chopped sugar-free dark chocolate adds decadence to every bite, while Greek yogurt ensures a moist texture without added sugars. Ready in just over an hour, this nutritious banana bread is easy to make and bursting with flavor, making it a perfect snack or breakfast option you can enjoy with confidence.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 medium Overripe bananas
• 1 large Egg
• 60 g Greek yogurt (unsweetened, low-fat)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 150 g Almond flour
• 20 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 0.5 tsp Baking powder
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 50 g Sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol)
• 50 g Chopped dark chocolate (sugar-free, at least 70% cocoa)
• 50 g Dried cherries (unsweetened)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas using a fork until smooth.

Step 3

Add the egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the bananas, and whisk until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar substitute.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding the mixture gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the chopped dark chocolate and dried cherries into the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice into 10 pieces and enjoy a moist, healthy, and delicious treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(802.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1819.0

Total Fat 107.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 223.5mg	0%
Sodium 2224.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.4g	0%
Total Sugars 84.9g
Protein 55.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 479.6mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 2292.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 45.0%