While a banana bread recipe might seem pretty basic (hello 2020), I can confidently say there’s something about THIS gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread recipe in particular that will most likely reignite your love for it.

Maybe it’s the soft and super moist texture, making it a versatile option for eating by the slice or serving as a bread pudding like dessert.

Or perhaps it’s the pools of melty dark chocolate swirled in with the flaky sea salt, giving it a slightly sweet and salty edge.

Or it could be the fact that despite it’s deceptively delicious smell and taste, it’s free of inflammatory agents like gluten, dairy, refined sugar and grains, making it a gut-friendly and hormone-healthy option most can enjoy without side effects.

Whatever the case may be, the obsession for this gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread recipe is real, and truly I’ve yet to meet a person who hasn’t raved over it.

While I originally posted this recipe in 2019, I’ve been making it a bunch this spring and implementing tweaks to perfect it, which you can find in the updated recipe (and details) below.

HORMONE BALANCING GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD INGREDIENTS

+ DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS

Dark chocolate happens to be an amazing source of magnesium, making it ideal to consume before or during your period to help ease menstrual cramps. Make sure to choose a brand without inflammatory ingredients like refined sugar or emulsifiers that can mess with your gut and hormones as a result. This is my absolute fave clean dark chocolate option, use code LAUREN to save 15%.

+ BANANA

Bananas are a great source of vitamin b6, which works to decrease estrogen and increase progesterone levels, helping your body find an optimal sex hormone balance.

+ COCONUT OIL 

Coconut oil contains healthy fats (medium-chain triglycerides aka MCT’s) which is needed for optimal sex hormone production.

+ PASTURE-RAISED EGGS

Eggs are loaded with vitamins and minerals vital to a healthy reproductive system and hormonal balance. The choline and iodine in egg yolks are also crucial for making healthy thyroid hormones.

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD RECIPE SWAPS

+ SWAP THE BAKING FLOUR MIX

Instead of using the Bob’s Paleo Baking Flour Mix you can use a ratio of 1 cup almond or gluten-free oat flour + 1/2 cup coconut flour + 1 tbsp arrowroot OR tapioca flour.

+ SWAP REAL EGGS FOR FLAX EGGS TO MAKE VEGAN

If vegan or have an egg allergy, you can substitute the eggs for two flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed meal + 6 tbsp warm water).

+ SWAP THE COCONUT OIL 

Allergic or avoiding nuts? Use a 1:1 ratio of coconut oil for extra virgin olive or avocado oil instead.

+ ADD IN NUTS

If you like a chunkier texture, try mixing in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts for extra gut-boosting benefits.

+ SWAP THE DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS

If you wanna leave out the dark chocolate chips, feel free to!

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD HORMONE HEALTH TIPS

+ Use dark chocolate without refined sugars or emulsifiers (I love this brand, use code LAUREN to save 15%)

+ Enjoy a slice of Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with some protein and healthy fats (such as creamy nut butter or a protein-rich smoothie) to keep blood sugar balanced

+ Especially great to consume during your luteal phase (the week or so before your period) as a healthier way to satisfy sweet cravings

MORE GLUTEN-FREE BAKING RECIPES

+ GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD

+ PALEO SALTED DARK CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

+ GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN DARK CHOCOLATE CHIP OAT BAKE

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The BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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This gluten-free dark chocolate chip banana bread is SO deceptively delicious, no-one will be able to guess how healthy it is!

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• Author: Lauren Chambers

• Servings: 8

• Recipe Type: snack, dessert

• Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 2 cups very ripe banana, mashed with a fork (approximately 6 small bananas)
• Optional 2 bananas, halved length-wise (for topping)
• 2 pasture-raised organic eggs, optional to sub with 2 flax eggs to make vegan
• 2/3 cup pure maple syrup or coconut sugar
• 1/3 cup unrefined virgin coconut oil, melted and cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Baking Mix or flour combo substitute (see above for recommendations)
• 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus more for topping)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks (this brand is my absolute fave, use code LAUREN15 to save)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Mix the mashed banana, melted coconut oil, maple syrup or coconut sugar, eggs or flax eggs and vanilla extract in a large bowl with a hand whisk.
3. Add paleo baking flour (or flour substitutes), baking soda and salt. Mix batter together with whisk, then add chocolate chips, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top.
4. Pour into a 9 x 5″ loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
5. Gently lay the halved banana slices on top of the batter (this step is optional but really pretty) and sprinkle with additional dark chocolate chips and sea salt.
6. Bake 40-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and chocolate is melted.
7. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

*The texture of this banana bread is intended to be very soft and moist, almost comparable to a “bread pudding” type dessert. If you like a firmer texture, try using the coconut sugar instead of the maple syrup and baking longer (50 minutes vs. 40).

**Best when stored in the fridge for up to 5 days after baking.

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