Delve into the delightful world of Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread, a luxurious treat that perfectly combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of cocoa. This bread is a dream come true for anyone with a sweet tooth, especially those following a vegan or dairy-free lifestyle. Packed with mini dairy-free chocolate chips and made with your choice of flour—be it all-purpose, whole wheat, spelt, or gluten-free—this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. It's an easy-to-bake, moist loaf that offers a customizable baking experience to suit various dietary needs and preferences.
Why You'll Love It:
- Natural Banana Sweetness: Utilizes the innate sweetness of ripe bananas.
- Chocolate Lover's Heaven: Brimming with dairy-free chocolate chips for a rich taste.
- Perfect for Vegans: Completely dairy-free, catering to vegan diets.
- Simple & Satisfying: Easy to make, yielding a moist and flavorful loaf.
- Adaptable Recipe: Option to use different types of flour for personal dietary needs.
Ingredients:
- Wet Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas (about 200g), 1 cup (250g) plant-based milk, ½ cup (125g) neutral oil, 1 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar (optional), 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Dry Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) flour (choose from all-purpose, whole wheat, spelt, or gluten-free), ¾ cup (145g) brown sugar (or alternative sweetener), ¾ cup (130g) mini dairy-free chocolate chips, ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder, 3 tsp baking powder, a pinch of salt
- Decoration: ¼ cup (45g) mini dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Mix in plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Add flour, brown sugar, mini chocolate chips, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with melted chocolate.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve, enjoying it plain or with vegan butter, dairy-free yogurt, or vegan ice cream.
Enjoy every bite of this Divine Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread, where the rich flavors of chocolate and banana come together in perfect harmony!