Banana, Pistachio, Date & Dark Chocolate Bread

There are banana breads… and then there’s this banana bread.

Sweetened naturally with ripe bananas and sticky dates, and enriched with the nutty goodness of ground pistachios, this loaf is a total game-changer. Whether you’re having it for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack, or a guilt-free dessert, it delivers on flavor and nourishment.

It’s moist, rich, and just indulgent enough thanks to a generous scattering of dark chocolate on top. Best of all, it’s made with real food ingredients—no refined sugars, no weird additives, just wholesome goodness in every slice.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ No refined sugar – Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and dates

✅ Healthy fats – Ground pistachios provide satiety, flavor, and a little crunch

✅ Gut-friendly – Wholefood ingredients your body will thank you for

Ingredients

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup flour

• 1 cup ground pistachios (reserve 2 tbsp for topping)

• 4 tsp baking powder

• 6 pitted dates

• ¼ cup milk of choice

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• 100g dark chocolate, chopped (for topping)

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a loaf tin with baking paper.

2. Blend the dates and milk together into a smooth paste.

3. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the mashed bananas and the date paste.

4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ground pistachios (reserving 2 tbsp for the top), and baking powder.

5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared tin, then sprinkle the top with chopped dark chocolate and reserved pistachios.

7. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool completely in the tin before slicing and enjoying.

Wholesome, satisfying, and totally moreish—this is banana bread done right.