Maple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Vegan

Keyword: Banana Bread, chocolate chip, Maple Syrup, Quick Bread, Vegan Dessert

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1 10

Total Time: 1 20

Servings: slices

Calories: 200kcal

A delightful vegan banana bread featuring very ripe bananas, rich maple syrup, and sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 very ripe bananas, mashed Ensure they have brown spots for extra sweetness.
3 cups organic all-purpose flour See Notes!
½ cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch sea salt
½ - ¾ cup almond milk You can use your favorite plant-based milk.
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar This creates a dairy-free buttermilk.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
½ - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate Ensure that it's vegan-friendly.

Instructions

Make the Dairy-Free 'Buttermilk'

In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes.

Prepare the Bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Mix in the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
Add the dairy-free buttermilk (the almond milk mixture) to the bowl and stir well until everything is combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix just until everything is combined, being careful not to over mix.
Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into a lightly greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve slices warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to a week. You can freeze slices wrapped in plastic for up to 3 months.

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