Healthy Twists on the Classic Banana Bread Recipe

If you are looking to curb your chocolate cravings with a delicious dessert bread that nixes the sugar, then this recipe is just for you. Sweetened with pureed bananas and almond butter, this twist on banana bread contains just 6 g of net carbs per serving. Bonus: This recipe swaps traditional flour with coconut flour for a low carb option that’s perfect for anyone focused on balancing blood sugar levels.

Nutrition per serving (serves 12): 132 calories, 9g total fat (4g saturated fat), 3g protein, 11g carbohydrates, 5g fiber, 4g sugar (0g added sugar), 148mg sodium

Thanks to Montreal-based recipe developer Jess Hoffma, dark chocolate chip–studded banana bread just got way more decadent — and healthy. The star ingredients in this recipe (besides bananas, of course) are spelt and rye flour. Spelt is a lighter, sweeter relative of whole-wheat flour, while rye offers a deep, earthy flavor that pairs well with chocolate and banana. Like other whole-grain flours, spelt and rye pack healthy amounts of fiber (you’ll get 3 g per slice), calcium, and iron, per the USDA. Maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract add the perfect touch of sweetness to this loaf that won’t send your blood sugar levels sky-high.

Nutrition per serving (serves 10; 1 slice per serving): 160 calories, 5g total fat (2g saturated fat), 4g protein, 28g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 14g sugar