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vegan chocolate banana bread (gf): this vegan double chocolate banana bread is soft & moist, lightly fudgy & fluffy with deep chocolate banana flavor. gluten free, dairy-free.
Vegan chocolate banana bread. In the middle of the summer? Like, who wants to make homemade vegan chocolate banana bread smack dab in the middle of a most-humid, most-hot weathered month?
Me. And YOU? Any takers?
I mean, we all know that bananas love ripening at lightning-speed during this humidity, so if not now, then when? 😉
Y’all know I’ve been sharing all the homemade vegan vanilla ice cream, my favorite chocolate chia pudding, and, of course, the best vegan chocolate ice cream recipe. But sometimes, just sometimes, you need a little something to bake over here at Beaming Baker. Heehee…
Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread
So what did we settle on? One of my very favorite recipes for vegan chocolate banana bread? Wait a minute, I actually meant to say one of my very favorite recipes of all time. I mean, are you in the mood for something super chocolatey? Something sweet? Something fresh-baked and comforting, with all the feel-good ingredients hiding inside?
This is it. But don’t take my (prior) words for it. Take the following words for it. 😉
The Taste & Texture: Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Bread
Since I can’t beam this fresh-baked, homemade vegan gluten free chocolate banana bread right into your hands, allow me to take you on a descriptive journey of how incredible it tastes & feels. Yep, feels.
The texture of this vegan double chocolate banana bread is perfect: a delicately crispy top surrounds moist & soft banana bread, with a lightly fudgy/lightly fluffy crumb—the perfect in-between of cake, brownies and quick bread.
The taste of this vegan chocolate banana bread is BEYOND. Think: deep, deep chocolate flavor bursting with delicious banana sweetness and hidden pockets of gorgeous melting chocolate chips.
More Vegan Quick Bread Recipes
- Easy Gluten Free Banana Bread Recipe (Vegan)
- Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Quick Bread Recipe (Gluten Free)
- One Bowl Vegan Gluten Free Banana Nut Bread (V, GF)
- Moist Vegan Gluten Free Zucchini Bread Recipe (GF)
- Easy Vegan Lemon Almond Poppy Seed Bread Recipe (GF)
How to Store Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread
To store at room temperature: cool your vegan chocolate banana bread completely, then store in an airtight container out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources for up to 1 week.
To freeze: cool chocolate banana bread completely, then store in a freezer-friendly container in the freezer for 1-2 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or follow heating instructions in the recipe.
Recommended Tools for the Best Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread
- Raw Cacao Powder + Almond Meal + Golden Ground Flaxseed: the three essential ingredients for making this vegan chocolate banana bread the best vegan chocolate banana bread on the block. Each of these ingredients creates an incredible texture + adds nutrients to your chocolate banana bread.
- Vegan Chocolate Chips: I always gets asked “Where do you buy vegan chocolate chips?” Folks, this is it! Yes, I use many other kinds, like Keto Chocolate Chips for my low-carb recipes, Paleo Chocolate Chunks for my paleo recipes. But these are my go-to for vegan recipes. 🙂
- Dough Blender: my #1 tool for mashing bananas as quickly and non-frustratingly as possible. Are your bananas mashed enough? Too mashed? Just use this dough blender and mash bananas like a BOSS.
Are you up for making homemade vegan chocolate banana bread in the summer or what? I mean, technically it’s almost fall, so… 😉 Thank you for stopping by and sharing in these tasty kitchen adventures with me! I can’t wait to hear what you think. ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Vegan Double Chocolate + Chocolate Banana Recipes
- Vegan Chocolate Banana Nut Bread (Gluten Free)
- Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Vegan, GF)
- Best Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
- Double Chocolate Banana Muffins (Vegan, GF)
Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread (GF)
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup bananas, mashed, very ripe (about 3 medium bananas)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 flax egg, 1 tablespoon golden ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water, whisk together, set for 15 mins
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free oat flour*
- ½ cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup almond meal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips or paleo chocolate chunks, chopped
Optional Topping
- 2-3 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- Peel bananas and add to a large mixing bowl. Using a dough blender (recommended) or sturdy whisk/fork, mash bananas until smooth. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, flax egg and vanilla. Whisk until well incorporated.
- In a medium bowl, sift together: oat flour, cacao powder, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Whisk together until just incorporated, making sure no flour patches remain. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth batter into an even layer, with a rise down the center. Batter is a little liquidy, but can be shaped a bit—using a rubber spatula, cut batter away from the sides and gather at the center for a bit more of a rise. Optionally, sprinkle with chocolate chips and lightly press down into loaf.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes. Mine took 65 minutes. Test for doneness by sticking a toothpick into the center of the loaf. The toothpick will come out clean when the loaf is done.
- Cool in pan placed on a cooling rack for 1 hour. Pinch parchment paper & lift paper + banana bread onto cooling rack to complete cooling, about 1-2 additional hours. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
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Detemer, made this yesterday. Absolutely delicious. Portions of ingredients and oven time were spot on. Only one modification. I added a half cup of chopped walnuts b/c we like nuts in our breads. Looking forwarded to trying your other recipes.
I’m so happy to hear it Don! And love the addition of nuts, too. 🙂
Thank you Demeter, i made this healthy cake yesterday, it’s so delicious. At least i don’t feel so guilty!
That’s exactly how I hoped you’d feel Sharon! 😊
This looks so delicious and tasty! My daughter and husband love anything banana and chocolate! Can’t wait to make this!
I know they’re just gonna love it! 😊
I know my family would go crazy for this recipe!
I’m so glad to hear it Katie!
My oh my! I made this today, this afternoon. And half the loaf was gone before dinner time! Our new favorite banana bread. You always have the best recipes that are satisfying and made with whole foods. Thank you Demeter!!
Aww thanks for the kind words Lisalia! ☺️ I’m so happy the bread was such a hit—it disappears just as fast in my house too! And fyi, you totally just made my day. 💕
This is so tempting and looks delicious and I could enjoy it any time and any where. Love the Chocolate Banana combination and vegan sounds so interesting.
I know, chocolate and banana go so well together. One of my fave flavor combos!
This bread looks amazingly decadent. Definitely going to try it!
I know you’ll just love it Jill!
That looks so soft and moist. I nake banana bread every week. I really must try this chocolate version.
Yes, you absolutely must! It’s so good! 😋
I LOVE that this is vegan, but still is decadent and filled with chocolate chips! I love love love chocolate ahaha, so this is perfect for our household. Your photos are also fantastic and just makes this even more drool worthy, truly.
To be honest, I’m not much of a vegan baker or cook, but this recipe is incredibly easy and has helped me be more openminded about trying even MORE vegan recipes 😀
Oh that’s so wonderful to hear Peter! Vegan baking doesn’t have to be this big, scary monster—it can actually be a lot of fun! 😄 I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe!
Gorgeous banana bread and hard to even believe it’s vegan! Just like all of your recipes, I appreciate the concise instructions. Thank you 🙂
Aww thanks so much Traci! 😊 You’re totally making my day right now!