Get ready to meet your new favorite banana bread, but with a few twists that are bound to make you swoon. We’re talking moist, chocolaty, nutty goodness with a secret ingredient (spoiler alert: it’s collagen protein powder!). Whether you’re grabbing a slice for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, this Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread will have you hooked from the first bite! The best part is, most of it comes together in your blender so it’s super simple and quick, too.

Let’s Talk Ingredients

B-A-N-A-N-A-S

We’re leaving the banana peels on! They make the bread extra moist and pack in fiber and nutrients. Don’t worry, once blended, you won’t even notice them. Plus, it’s a great way to reduce waste!

Ghee

Ghee steps in for butter, adding a rich, nutty flavor while being lactose-free.

Dark Chocolate Chips

Dark chocolate chips bring a deep, bittersweet taste, perfect for adults but still kid-friendly.

Walnuts for the Crunch

Chopped walnuts bring the perfect amount of crunch, healthy fats, and even a bit of brain-boosting goodness.

Collagen Powder

Turn this banana bread into a superfood, boosting your skin, hair, and joints! I use Sports Research Organic Collagen for this recipe. (use code CHEFMAREYA20 for 20% off)

Ingredients

3 whole bananas, peel on (Leaving the peels on makes this banana bread extra moist and jam-packed with essential nutrients)
3 large eggs
3 tbsps ghee (clarified butter)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 heaping tbsps collagen protein powder
2 tsps granulated stevia
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/3 cup plus 2 tbsps dark chocolate chips (70% or more unsweetened cocoa)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Line a 4-cup load pan (8" x 4" x 2 1/2") with parchment paper.
In a blender, combine the bananas (still in their peels), eggs, ghee, vanilla, and almond milk and blend until smooth.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, walnuts, protein powder, stevia, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Add the banana mixture and stir to incorporate. Fold in 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips. Pour the mixture into the prepared load pan, spreading it evenly, and sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Slice and serve, or store in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to a week.

You’ll love this recipe because it’s a nutrient-packed treat, thanks to banana peels, bone broth collagen, and walnuts, giving you extra protein, fiber, and healthy fats. The bananas (peel included) keep the bread perfectly moist, while the ghee, dark chocolate, and vanilla add a rich, indulgent flavor. It’s the perfect mix of wholesome and delicious, so you can enjoy a guilt-free treat that feels like dessert!

So what are you waiting for? Grab your apron, fire up that oven, and get ready for some next-level blender banana bread. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without this recipe in your life.

Watch me make it on Instagram. Happy baking! 🍌🍫