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Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly baked banana bread wafting through the kitchen? This vegan chocolate chip banana bread is moist, tender, and packed with sweet banana flavor. The addition of dairy-free chocolate chips takes it to the next level, making it the perfect snack, breakfast, or dessert. Best of all, it’s simple to prepare and requires no fancy ingredients—just ripe bananas and pantry staples.

If you have bananas that are a little too ripe to eat, this recipe is the ideal way to use them up while treating yourself to something delicious and wholesome.

 

Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or any neutral oil)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar for a refined sugar-free option)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for added fiber)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips

 vegan banana bread- O2 Living blog makers of organic cold-pressed fruit and vegetable Living Juice

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

  2. Mash the Bananas:
    In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. You can use a fork or potato masher for this. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.

  3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    Add the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well to combine.

  4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.

  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips:
    Gently fold the dairy-free chocolate chips into the batter, reserving a few for sprinkling on top.

  6. Bake the Banana Bread:
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. Cool and Serve:
    Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy on its own or with a smear of vegan butter.

These two recipes—a cozy vegan butternut squash and lentil soup and a decadent chocolate chip banana bread—showcase how versatile and satisfying plant-based cooking can be. Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal or a sweet treat, these recipes are easy to make, delicious, and perfect for sharing.

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