Reduced Sugar Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweetness and nutrition with this Reduced Sugar Chocolate Chip Banana Bread! Made with naturally sweet overripe bananas and a touch of light brown sugar, this wholesome loaf is moist, tender, and packed with rich flavor. Creamy Greek yogurt adds a delightful tang while keeping the bread irresistibly soft, and dark chocolate chips provide decadent bursts of melty goodness in every bite. With a subtle hint of cinnamon for warmth, this healthier banana bread skips the excess sugar without compromising on taste. It’s quick to prep, bakes to perfection in under an hour, and serves as an ideal breakfast, snack, or dessert. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth the mindful way!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large Overripe bananas
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Light brown sugar
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups Dark chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth with a fork or potato masher.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(928.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1961.6

Total Fat 47.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 225.6mg	0%
Sodium 1998.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 358.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 156.1g
Protein 44.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 268.4mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 2676.3mg	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: 21.1%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 70.2%