Making this healthy chocolate banana bread is a straightforward process that anyone can follow. Here’s how to bring this delicious loaf to life:

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a 7.9-inch loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it to prevent sticking.
2. Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until they are smooth. This will be the base of your batter, providing natural sweetness and moisture.
3. Mix in Nut Butter and Eggs: Add the nut butter of your choice and the eggs to the mashed bananas. Stir them together until well combined.
4. Add Sweetener, Vanilla, and Salt: Incorporate the sweetener, vanilla extract, and sea salt into the mixture. Whisk everything together until the ingredients are fully integrated.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. For an extra chocolatey touch, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.