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Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread

Decadent Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread You Must Try Now

This Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread is a rich dessert that combines ripe bananas and deep, dark chocolate for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour mix in a 1:1 ratio
  • 1 cup Sugar granulated recommended; coconut sugar can be used
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder ensure unsweetened for balanced sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda make sure it’s fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder for a fluffy texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor; a pinch is key
  • 3 medium Bananas ripe and spotty for best flavor
  • 1/3 cup Neutral Oil canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate melted for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla recommended
For Optional Topping
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips sprinkle on top to taste

Equipment

  • 8x4-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Double Boiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Melt dark chocolate over medium heat using a double boiler until smooth, then let cool.
  4. Mash ripe bananas in a separate bowl until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine mashed bananas, oil, and melted chocolate with dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle dark chocolate chips on top if desired.
  7. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This vegan chocolate banana bread pairs wonderfully with nuts or extra chocolate chips, but avoid overloading to retain its fudgy texture.

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