Description
This vegan chocolate banana bread is easy to make and perfect for an afternoon snack! Your sweet tooth will thank you for making this tasty recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed banana (from 2-3 very ripe bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup avocado oil or other neutral oil
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease well or line a 4” x 8” loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed banana, almond milk, and vanilla.
- Add in brown sugar and oil. Whisk until smooth. Some lumps of banana may remain.
- Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add the flour mixture and stir until smooth and no lumps remain. Do not over mix as bread will get tough.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scrape into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
Notes
Allow to cool completely before cutting. Best the same day. Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Can be frozen in slices and stored tightly wrapped in plastic for 1 month. Bring to room temperature before serving.