Vegan Banana Bread with Chia Seeds and Chocolate Recipe
Vegan banana bread enriched with chia seeds and rich chocolate chunks for a moist, healthy treat.
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas mashed — 1¼ cups (3 medium)
- Chia seeds — 2 tablespoons
- Water for chia gel — 6 tablespoons
- Plant-based milk — ½ cup
- Maple syrup — ⅓ cup
- Coconut oil melted — ⅓ cup
- Vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour — 1½ cups
- Baking soda — 1 teaspoon
- Salt — ¼ teaspoon
- Dark vegan chocolate chips — ½ cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line loaf pan.
- Mix chia seeds and water; let gel for 5 minutes.
- Combine mashed bananas, chia gel, plant milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently.
- Stir in chocolate chips evenly.
- Pour batter into pan, smooth top, and bake for 50 minutes.
- Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to rack before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 12%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Potassium: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use overripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Substitute coconut oil with vegan butter for richer flavor.
- Add chopped nuts for crunch and nutrition boost.
- Store in airtight container up to 3 days or freeze slices.
- Perfect with a smear of vegan cream cheese or nut butter.