Got a serious sweet tooth and trying to stick to your fitness goals ? Cheat-day cravings can make a decadent dessert hard to resist, but making it at home gives you more control over the ingredients and portions. With the right recipe, you can enjoy something indulgent while being a little more mindful of what goes into it, rather than reaching for a store-bought treat.
If you’re craving something warm, gooey and chocolate-loaded, this could be just the dessert you need. Aathira Sethumadhavan, a certified nutritionist and chef known for creating flavour-packed, calorie-conscious recipes, has shared her recipe for brown butter chocolate banana bread – a decadent homemade dessert that is perfect for satisfying those cheat-day sweet cravings. Warm, gooey, chocolate-loaded banana bread with nutty brown butter, a swirl of nut butter and a caramelised banana top. These are the calories that aren’t wasted. Every bite is totally worth it! Check out the full recipe below! Transfer the batter to a greased baking dish and spread evenly. Dollop the nut butter over the surface and swirl it through the batter using a knife or skewer. Arrange the caramelised banana halves on top.
In an Instagram video shared on October 4, the nutritionist describes the dish as, “Cheat day done right!

