This banana bread is a delightful treat that's vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and free of refined sugars. Made with wholesome almond and oat flours, it's a guilt-free indulgence perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups banana purée (about 4 ripe bananas)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 cup organic coconut sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flax meal combined with 2 1/2 tbsp water, let sit for 5 minutes to thicken)
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the banana bread.
- Prepare the flax egg by combining the flax meal and water in a small bowl and setting it aside to thicken.
- Puree the bananas in a blender until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. Measure out 1 1/2 cups of the puree.
- In a large bowl, combine the banana puree with almond milk, avocado oil, coconut sugar, flax egg, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Add the oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle additional chocolate chips or nuts on top for decoration.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 42-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- After baking, place the pan on a cooling rack and let the bread cool for 15 minutes. Then, remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on the rack for about 90 minutes.
- Once cooled, slice the banana bread and serve.
This banana bread's moist and fluffy texture combined with the rich flavor of dark chocolate chips makes it a versatile and satisfying option for various occasions. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or as a sweet treat any time of the day. It's a delicious way to enjoy your favorite flavors while sticking to your dietary preferences.
