Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Indulge in the perfect fusion of flavors with this delightful Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the rich decadence of chocolate chips, this plant-based treat is a delicious way to satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or as a comforting dessert, this moist and flavorful banana bread is a crowd-pleaser that happens to be entirely vegan. Elevate your baking game with this easy-to-follow recipe, offering a compassionate twist on a classic favorite.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Ready your oven for baking at 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan of appropriate size by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
2. Mash Bananas:
   • Mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher in a big mixing dish.
3. Add Wet Ingredients:
   • Add the applesauce, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar (or brown sugar), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • Flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt should be mixed in a different bowl.
5. Mix Batters:
   • Stirring constantly, add the dry mixture to the wet mixture little by little until just mixed. Make sure not to mix it too much.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts:
   • Toss in the chopped nuts and vegan chocolate chips (if used) with a gentle but thorough folding motion until well combined.
7. Transfer to Pan:
   • Evenly distribute the batter into the loaf pan that has been prepared.
8. Top with Chocolate Chips:
   • To top it all off, crumble some extra vegan chocolate chips over the batter.
9. Bake:
   • Fifty to sixty minutes into the preheated oven, or until a toothpick left with just wet crumbs or no residue emerges from the center when inserted.
10. Cool:
    • After the banana bread has cooled for approximately 10 minutes in the pan, turn it out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
11. Slice and Serve:
    • Once cooled, slice the Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread and savor the deliciousness.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Makes about 12 servings):

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 3g
• Total Carbohydrates: 31g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 13g
• Net Carbs: 29g