From Chocolate to Gluten-Free, These Creative Recipes For Healthy Banana Bread Are Amazing

This healthy banana bread is low in fat and calls for blueberries instead of chocolate chips to boost antioxidant intake and dramatically cut calories.

If you're a Paleo-diet devotee, you'll love this banana bread recipe — top with unsweetened coconut flakes for extra texture.

You'd never guess this sweet treat is both vegan and gluten free. Adapted from BabyCakes Bakery cookbook, this bread is moist, sweet, and healthy.

Not only does this banana nut bread use less sugar than a traditional recipe, but it's loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s like flaxseed, walnuts, and chia seeds for a midday pick-me-up.

To lighten up on sugar, this recipe uses dates to add sweetness. Adding chia seeds and walnuts to the batter increases the omega-3s found in this healthy indulgence.

At about 115 calories per slice, this coconut banana bread is a guiltless treat. Greek yogurt is a light substitute for butter and using whole wheat flour will keep you full longer.

Why not combine a smoothie recipe with banana bread to make banana smoothie muffins? If you prefer slices, bake the batter in a loaf pan.