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Put your ripe bananas to use with this vegan chocolate chip banana bread recipe! This classic treat is easy to make and has a deliciously sweet aroma that makes your home smell amazing. It’s perfectly fluffy, moist, and pairs wonderfully with a glass of milk or coffee.

Chocolate chip banana bread is the perfect combination of two classic treats: banana bread and chocolate! This delicious and easy vegan recipe is sure to become a staple in your home when you have too many ripe bananas.

Banana bread is an easy and inexpensive treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack and dessert. I encourage you to have fun in the kitchen and experiment with different flavor combinations and add-ins such as nuts, seeds, and chocolate. I’d love to hear in the comments what you added to your loaf!

Vegan Banana Bread Ingredients:

3 ripe bananas: The spottier and darker, the better! Ripe bananas contain more sugar, which in turn makes the bread even sweeter. If you only have yellowish-green bananas, don’t worry you can still make this recipe! Scroll down for instructions on how to quickly ripen bananas.
1/3 cup of coconut oil, melted: Vegetable oil works as well.
1/2 cup of organic cane sugar: It’s best to buy organic sugar to ensure it’s vegan (if you are vegan).
1/4 cup of unsweetened apple sauce
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 cup of vegan semisweet chocolate chips (plus more on top): Usually I buy the regular semisweet chocolate chips from my grocery store because they have some that don’t contain dairy products. If you can’t find any near you, then I recommend ordering some on Amazon like the Enjoy Life Vegan Semisweet Chocolate Chips.

No spotty bananas? Here’s how to quickly ripen bananas in the oven:

You can quickly ripen bananas by baking them at 300 F on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 until blackened and soft.

Let them cool down on the baking sheet before peeling off the skin and transferring them to a bowl. Allow them to cool completely before using them in this recipe.

How to make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:

Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
In a large bowl, add the three ripe bananas and mash with the back of a fork until smooth. Add 1/3 cup of coconut oil and stir until well combined.
Add 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of apple sauce, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the batter is evenly combined.
Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and mix. Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 loaf pan, then sprinkle more chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 55 minutes to an hour. Until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Looking for more vegan baking recipes? I got you.

Vegan S’mores Cookies: You’ll fall in love with these decadent vegan cookies! They’re a delicious twist on the campfire treat and so easy to make. Loaded with toasted marshmallows, chocolate chunks, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs.
Vegan Chocolate Protein Muffins: These are the best vegan chocolate protein muffins for meal prep! Each one is gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with 7 grams of protein.
Double Chocolate Baked Oats: This blended oatmeal recipe tastes like you’re eating cake for breakfast! It’s easy to make and uses healthy and simple ingredients.

Whether it’s enjoyed fresh out of the oven or served cold, chocolate chip banana bread is a timeless classic that never disappoints! This easy and budget-friendly recipe is perfect when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth.