Rich and delicious banana bread with a chocolate twist! It’s vegan friendly and can easily be made gluten and refined sugar free.

This yummy quick bread combines two delicious flavors—chocolate and banana! It’s perfectly fudgy with a moist and tender crumb. I adapted the recipe from my one bowl banana bread and as much as I love banana bread, this chocolate version is my new favorite!

It’s lightly sweetened with vegan friendly and includes gluten-free + refined sugar free options making it one of the best options for banana bread. You can’t go wrong with this delightful treat. Your friends and family with absolutely love this.
To summarize, one-bowl bread is so easy to make and only needs a few basic ingredients. This yummy dessert is perfect for an afternoon snack or to bring to a party! It’s definitely a must-try especially if you like this great combination of flavors! I know you’ll enjoy it if you give it a try. If you made this, I’d love to know in the comments below. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask questions. I’m a comment away. Have wonderful day today 😊!

Chocolate Banana Bread

Author: Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie

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Description

Rich and delicious banana bread with a chocolate twist! It’s vegan friendly and can easily be made gluten and refined sugar free.

Ingredients

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CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD: (gluten-free option below)

3/4 cup (149g) coconut sugar or pure cane sugar

3 large bananas, mashed (Use ripe and spotted bananas. About 1 1/3 cups)

1/2 cup vegetable oil, melted coconut oil, or other oil of choice

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or other milk of choice

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

1 1/2 cups (185g) unbleached all-purpose flour

2/3 cup (55g) cocoa powder or cacao powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup chocolate chips, divided

Gluten-Free Banana Bread:

3/4 cup (149g) coconut sugar or pure cane sugar

3 large bananas, mashed (Use ripe and spotted bananas. About 1 1/3 cups)

1/4 cup vegetable oil, melted coconut oil, or other oil of choice

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or other milk of choice

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

1 cup (120g) gluten free all-purpose flour blend

1/2 cup (52g) finely ground almond flour

2/3 cup (55g) cocoa powder or cacao powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup chocolate chips, divided

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325ºF. Lightly grease or line a 9x5x3 loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, mash bananas together with the sugar. Stir in oil, milk, vinegar, and vanilla.
Add flour(s), cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and top with remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.
Place pan in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 60–70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let loaf cool 10–15 minutes before removing from the pan. Remove and cool completely on a baking rack for easy slicing.

Chocolate Banana Bread