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Moist Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread

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A simple recipe for rich, moist chocolate banana bread made entirely without eggs or dairy.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy or almond work well)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, plant milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  6. If using, gently fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with 1 1/2 cups of a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend that contains xanthan gum.
  • If you want a chocolate swirl, reserve 1/4 cup of the batter and mix it with 1 tablespoon of extra cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon of plant milk. Pour the plain batter into the pan, then dollop the chocolate batter on top and gently swirl with a knife.
  • Overripe bananas (brown or black skins) provide the best moisture and sweetness.

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