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    Published: May 31, 2022 · Modified: Jan 15, 2023 by Anthea

    Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread

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    5 from 8 votes

    Fluffy vegan chocolate banana bread which is rich, moist and delicious! This quick bread is loaded with dairy-free chocolate chips, is easy to make and comes together in one bowl.

    Alternatively, check out my traditional Vegan Banana Bread, Vegan Banana Muffins or Vegan Banana Blueberry Bread recipe!

    Overhead image of banana bread with 3 slices cut out showing texture.

    Ingredients to make vegan chocolate banana bread

    You'll need a few common pantry staples including:

    Flatlay of ingredients for vegan chocolate banana bread.

    Ingredient notes

    Ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter your banana bread will be!

    Granulated sugar, brown sugar or coconut sugar. All of these sugars will work well in your chocolate banana bread. Brown sugar and coconut sugar contain more moisture and a slight caramel flavor which only enhances the texture and flavor of the bread. If you prefer your desserts to be less sweet, use coconut sugar.

    A sugar replacer such as granulated erythritol and/or stevia will also work for this recipe.

    Mini dairy-free chocolate chips or roughly chopped up dairy-free chocolate.

    Cocoa powder or raw cacao powder. I prefer cocoa powder for a classic chocolate taste. Raw cacao powder will still work but imparts a slightly bitter flavor when baked.

    Vinegar is optional but makes the banana bread extra tender.

    Even though this chocolate banana bread is egg-free, you definitely don't need any egg replacers!

    A complete list of ingredients, quantities and instructions are in the gray recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Tips for preparing the quick bread

    This vegan chocolate banana bread is as easy to make as regular banana bread!

    First, I recommend mashing the bananas as finely as possible. The bread will definitely work with roughly mashed bananas but any larger chunks of banana will appear like little pale dots against the dark brown color of your baked chocolate bread!

    After that, just add the wet ingredients and mix. Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined!

    I mixed my batter by hand, using a spatula. You can use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer. However, avoid over-mixing the batter as this will create a dense and tough banana bread.

    Four image collage showing how to make batter for the chocolate banana bread.

    Baking tips

    The banana bread takes around 1 hour to bake, depending on how hot your oven runs. If you use a longer loaf tin, your banana bread will bake faster.

    If you insert a toothpick into the middle of your bread, it should have no cake batter on it, though melted chocolate is fine. Remember that this bread is LOADED with chocolate so it's inevitable for some chocolate to be on your toothpick. Alternatively, if you press the middle of the loaf, it should bounce back.

    When you remove the banana bread from the oven, it might sink a little which is absolutely fine!

    Two image collage showing a hand sprinkling chocolate chips on unbaked bread and final baked bread.

    Serving and storing the chocolate banana bread

    The banana bread is best enjoyed at room temperature or slightly warmed up. Due to the high amount of chocolate in the bread, the bread can feel a little 'solid' or 'dry' the day after. However, if you warm up a slice, the banana bread will be softer!

    For an indulgent dessert, serve a slice of warm banana bread with ice cream!

    I'd recommend storing the bread in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge. To keep the bread as moist and fresh as possible, try to slice the banana bread just before you serve it.

    Vegan chocolate banana bread on cutting board with slice cut out revealing rich texture.

    Expert tips and customizations

    Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

    I recommend substituting the all-purpose plain flour with a combination of gluten-free all-purpose flour and almond flour (blanched almond meal). You can see the exact quantities in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Can I make refined sugar-free banana bread?

    Yes, I recommend using coconut sugar instead of brown or granulated sugar. I don't recommend using maple syrup for this recipe as it'll make the bread too dense.

    Can I add anything else to this banana bread?

    Yes! You can also add:
    - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and make this recipe more similar to classic banana bread
    - white chocolate chips
    - walnuts or pecans

    Close up of 1 slice of banana bread.

    More vegan quick bread recipes

    • Vegan Banana Bread
    • Vegan Banana Blueberry bread
    • Vegan Apple Bread
    • Vegan Zucchini Bread

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    5 from 8 votes

    Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread

    Fluffy vegan chocolate banana bread which is rich, moist and delicious! This quick bread is loaded with dairy-free chocolate chips, is easy to make and comes together in one bowl.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 20 mins
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Servings: 10
    Author: Anthea

    Ingredients

    Wet ingredients

    • 2 x (~200g total) very ripe bananas
    • 1 cup (250g) dairy-free milk
    • ⅓ cup (85g) neutral flavored oil
    • 1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar, optional
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

    Dry ingredients

    • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose plain flour, whole wheat flour or spelt flour (note 1 for gluten free)
    • ¾ cup (145g) packed brown sugar, granulated sugar, coconut sugar or granulated sweetener of choice e.g. erythritol
    • ¾ cup (130g) mini dairy-free chocolate chips, sweetened or semi-sweet
    • ½ cup (50g) cocoa or raw cacao powder
    • 3 teaspoons baking powder
    • Pinch of any good quality salt

    To decorate

    • ¼ cup (45g) mini dairy-free chocolate chips, sweetened or semi-sweet

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.

    Preparing the batter:

    • Add the bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash well until it forms a thick paste. Add the rest of the wet ingredients and mix with the mashed banana until thoroughly combined.
    • Add all of the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Some lumps in the batter are fine, as long as they aren't lumps of flour or cocoa powder.
    • Pour the batter into your loaf pan and smooth the surface with a spoon. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on the surface.

    Baking the banana bread:

    • Bake the banana bread for around 1 hour (this will depend on how hot your oven runs). If you insert a toothpick in the centre, there shouldn't be any wet batter, though some crumbs or melted chocolate are fine.
    • Allow the bread to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack.
    • Slice the banana bread and enjoy! The banana bread is wonderful by itself, with some vegan butter, dairy free yogurt or even with ice cream!
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. However, it usually doesn't last that long!

    Notes

    1. To make vegan gluten-free banana bread, substitute the flour with ¾ cup (120g) gluten-free all-purpose flour and 1 ¼ cups (125g) almond flour (blanched almond meal).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Alma says

      August 07, 2022 at 11:39 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I made it with monk fruit and it was still irresistible

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      • Anthea says

        August 30, 2022 at 6:35 pm

        Great that it worked with monk fruit for you!! Thank you Alma 🙂

        Reply
    2. Vanessa Flowers says

      July 05, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe over the weekend and it was super delicious!

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      • Anthea says

        July 10, 2022 at 6:35 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed this banana bread recipe! Thanks for your feedback 🙂

        Reply
    3. Claudia Alas says

      June 22, 2022 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      Andrea, your recipe is delicious. I'm going to make it again soon. It is pure vegan love.

      Reply
      • Anthea says

        June 30, 2022 at 6:34 pm

        Aw that's so kind Claudia! Thank you so much xx

        Reply
    4. Daniella C says

      June 11, 2022 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe. Quick & just delicious. Will be making again for sure

      Reply
      • Anthea says

        June 17, 2022 at 12:49 pm

        Aw I'm so happy you enjoyed this Daniella! Thanks for your feedback 🙂

        Reply

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