Cosmic Brownie Banana Bread (Gluten‑Free, Dairy‑Free, High‑Protein)
This Cosmic Brownie Banana Bread is the ultimate mash‑up of nostalgic childhood treats and better‑for‑you baking.
It’s rich, ultra‑fudgy, perfectly moist, and topped with a silky chocolate ganache that tastes just like a cosmic brownie — but this version is gluten‑free, dairy‑free, refined‑sugar‑free, and packed with protein.
Made with ripe bananas, almond flour, cacao, and dye‑free chocolate gems, this brownie‑banana hybrid delivers indulgent flavor with wholesome ingredients.
Whether you enjoy it warm and gooey or chilled and fudge‑like, this high‑protein banana bread is guaranteed to become a repeat bake.
Already a Cosmic Brownie Lover but looking for a cleaned up treat? Try my No Bake Cosmic Brownie Protein Bars next!
This healthy cosmic brownie banana bread recipe is perfect for anyone craving a gluten‑free chocolate banana bread, a high‑protein dessert, or a dairy‑free cosmic brownie remake.
The combination of almond flour, cacao powder, chocolate protein powder, and natural sweeteners creates a rich, brownie‑like texture without refined sugar.
The homemade chocolate‑peanut‑butter ganache sets into a thick, fudgy layer that mimics classic cosmic brownies — but with cleaner ingredients and dye‑free gems.
If you love healthy baking, banana bread variations, or protein‑packed treats, this recipe checks every box.
Why You’ll Love This Cosmic Brownie Banana Bread
- It’s rich, fudgey, and perfectly moist
- It’s gluten free, refined sugar free, and has a boost of protein
- The ganache coating perfectly compliments the rich chocolate banana bread
- You’ll feel like a kid all over again!
- Even the candies on top are artificial dye-free!
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 3 whole Banana, Ripe
- 3 whole Eggs
- 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Chocolate Protein Powder, Or more cacao
- 1/4 cup Cacao Powder, Raw
- 2 1/2 cups Almond Flour, Don’t pack
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup Baking Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate
- 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
As gooey, and finger-licking-good as the ganache is fresh, once refrigerated, it hardens into an indulgent chocolate fudge like texture!
I really couldn’t choose if I liked it better warm or cold!
Process
- Line a 9×5 loaf tin with parchment paper
- Whisk together eggs, banana, maple syrup, and vanilla
- Mix in dry ingredients with a spoon, then fold in chocolate chips
- Pour in loaf tin and bake at 350 for 50-60 min until a toothpick comes out clean
- Remove from oven , and after 10 minutes remove the whole loaf with the sides of parchment paper and place on cooling rack
- Cool for at least an hour
- Make ganache by melting chocolate chips, and mixing throughly with the peanut butter
- Pour over banana bread, then top with dye free gems or chocolate gems
- Ganache will be gooey, but once placed in the fridge for an hour it with thicken and solidify
- Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 3 whole Banana Ripe
- 3 whole Eggs
- 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Chocolate Protein Powder Or more cacao
- 1/4 cup Cacao Powder Raw
- 2 1/2 cups Almond Flour Don’t pack
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup Baking Chocolate Chips
Ganache
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate
- 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1-2 tbsp Dye Free Chocolate Gems
Instructions
- Line a 9×5 loaf tin with parchment paper
- Whisk together eggs, banana, maple syrup, and vanilla
- Mix in dry ingredients with a spoon, then fold in chocolate chips
- Pour in loaf tin and bake at 350 for 50-60 min until a toothpick comes out clean
- Remove from oven , and after 10 minutes remove the whole loaf with the sides of parchment paper and place on cooling rack
- Cool for at least an hour
- Make ganache by melting chocolate chips, and mixing throughly with the peanut butter
- Pour over banana bread, then top with dye free gems or chocolate gems
- Ganache will be gooey, but once placed in the fridge for an hour it with thicken and solidify
- Enjoy!
So good!! Absolutely perfect I will be sharing this recipe with everyone I know. I’m not gluten free but I happened to have leftover almond flour from Christmas treats and this was the best possible use for it. Thank you!
So happy to hear this was a hit! Thank you so much for sharing!
This was really good! I skipped the ganache cause I was low on chocolate. I doubled the chocolate protein powder (I used Equip) instead of using cacao. I will definitely make it again!
So happy to hear this was a hit! And good to know that that it worked well with the higher protein content!