Vegan Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips Recipe
Craving chocolate but still pretending you’re healthy? This vegan banana bread with chocolate chips is your guilt-free, plant-based loophole to dessert bliss. Overripe bananas meet gooey vegan chocolate—because let’s face it, fruit and cocoa make a solid life decision. This loaf doesn’t need eggs or dairy to taste rich, fluffy, and slightly sinful. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you have your life together—until you “accidentally” eat half in one sitting. Whether you’re brunching, snacking, or panic-baking at 9 PM, this banana bread’s got your back, girl. Tie up that hair, we’re about to bake like a queen.
Vegan Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips Recipe
A moist, sweet vegan banana bread studded with melty chocolate chips—perfect for dessert, breakfast, or emotional support.
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ to ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line your loaf pan.
- Make vegan buttermilk: Stir almond milk and vinegar; set aside for 5 minutes.
- Mash bananas: Smash bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
- Mix wet stuff: Add coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and the “buttermilk.” Stir well.
- Whisk dry stuff: Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Combine everything: Pour wet into dry. Stir gently until fully combined—don’t overdo it.
- Add chocolate: Fold in chocolate chips like your life depends on it.
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan and bake 50–55 minutes.
- Cool: Let it rest in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack before slicing. Or just eat warm. YOLO.
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Values (Per Slice)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
🌿 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 5%
- Potassium: 7%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Vitamin C: 4%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Use extra ripe bananas—the uglier, the better.
- Sub chocolate chips with chopped dark chocolate for a richer vibe.
- Sprinkle extra chips on top before baking for drama.
- Store covered at room temp for 3 days, or freeze slices for later.
- Pair with coffee, tea, or emotional exhaustion.
