Chocolate Chip Banana Bread ... a low carb, gluten free, nut free recipe

I have featured this recipe from Karen at KETohh blog before, she says "Just wait until you taste this delicious recipe for Low Carb Choc Chip Banana Bread. Not only is it processed sugar free but it’s also gluten free and nut free. Coconut flour is the staple flour used and it’s amazing how well it performed in this recipe. It’s wonderfully moist and you can’t taste the flavour of coconut at all. Banana and chocolate are the real stars of this recipe.

Perfect for a healthy snack, and as it’s nut free this would also be great to pack for school lunches. Make it and slice it into serves and freeze it so you can grab one from the freezer as you race out the door. If you have guests dropping by this recipe would be perfect to serve for afternoon tea.

Ingredients
18 servings

4 large eggs
2 small to medium bananas
1/3 cup almond milk/coconut water, milk or coconut cream unsweetened
1/4 cup EVOO - extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup coconut flour
1 tablespoon stevia blend
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup dark chocolate choc chips

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 170 C / 340 F fan forced / gas mark 4
2. Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl ensuring the baking powder is well dispersed.
3. In a large mixing bowl beat the eggs, then add the mashed banana and all other wet ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold through until well combined. Fold through the choc chips.
5. Pour into a loaf pan lined with baking paper and gently smooth off the top.
6. Bake approximately 45-50 mins or until cooked on the inside.
7. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan before cooling on wire cake rack.
8. Store in fridge wrapped in cling wrap and sealed in a container for up to 3 days.

Variations
1. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract if desired for a spiced banana loaf.
2. Add a pinch of sea salt. The flavour of chocolate is enhanced when salt is added.

Serving Suggestion
Freeze in individual serves for an instant snack.

Recipe Notes
Paleo Sweeteners - replace the sweetener with 2 tablespoons of either coconut flour, maple syrup or honey (or to taste).

Nutritional Information
Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Fibre: 2g"

Need help with weight/measurement conversion, see here

Original recipe idea with step by step video and more details can be found here

The above recipe use 'low carb flour' and if you are just starting a low carb diet/lifestyle you may feel confused with which low carb flours to use. You may never have used any of them before and how to use them properly can be daunting. Low carb flours do not behave like wheat flour, and how to use them in your old regular high carb recipes is a common question. Of course you may also be interested, or want to know more about them. If that is the case then Libby at 'Ditch The Carbs' site has a very good guide, and you can read it here

Dear reader, you will find a variety of recipe ideas and articles within this blog, but please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan