Aiims Trained Gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi Shares His Favourite High Fibre Banana Bread Recipe

Warm, freshly baked banana bread is a treat in itself. However, the ones available in bakeries are usually loaded with carbs, making them a sugar bomb and not the best option for indulging while following a strict diet.

The recipe uses chocolate chips, making it extra indulgent and delicious. But it is more than 70 percent dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and micronutrients. The detailed recipe of the high-fibre banana bread, as shared by the gastroenterologist, can be made as follows:

The banana bread recipe shared by Dr Sethi is loaded with dietary fibre, which is tremendously beneficial for gut health. It is a type of plant carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the digestive system.

As per the Mayo Clinic website, there are two types of dietary fibre: soluble and insoluble. Each has its own distinct dietary benefit.

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Dr Saurabh Sethi is a California-based gastroenterologist with training from AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford and more than two decades of clinical experience. He became a social media content creator sharing insight on his area of expertise during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Debapriya Bhattacharya is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times. He started his career in 2022, working in newsrooms in beats like education, US news, trending stories, and entertainment. In his new role in the lifestyle desk, he seeks to deliver a balanced blend of research-driven reporting and creative storytelling from health and recipes to art and culture. Science, philosophy, food and pop culture are what pump his veins and help bring heart to his stories. Debapriya tries to see out subjects that will allow him and readers to explore new frontiers and improve the quality of life for all. The explorations can be both external and internal, as thoughts seek to be as chaotic as the greater universe. As a citizen of the world, Debapriya has been fascinated by the lives of people across the globe throughout time. His curiosity leads him to explore new linguistic and cultural landscapes to broaden his horizons and deepen his understanding of global narratives. Beyond the newsroom, Debapriya loves to participate in debate and theatre, spaces that he considers to be holy grounds for nuance and self-expression. A graduate from Ashutosh College, University of Calcutta, Debapriya completed his Master's degree from the same university in 2022. An ambiverted bibliophile, he loves his solitude as much as he adores stimulating conversations. And despite his reverence for tech, libraries continue to be his favourite place for research.Read More