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Maple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread [Vegan] Recipe

Maple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread [Vegan] Recipe

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  • Author: Lola
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of this moist and tender Maple Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, a delightful vegan treat that showcases the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, complemented by maple syrup and gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion and with a gluten-free option available.

Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 4 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3 cups organic all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tsps ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ½–3/4 cup Almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ½–1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Instructions

  1. MAKE THE DAIRY-FREE ‘BUTTERMILK’: In a bowl, whisk together the milk and apple cider vinegar and set aside for 5-10 minutes until it thickens.
  2. TO MAKE THE BREAD: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Combine bananas, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and ‘buttermilk’. Add dry ingredients, fold in ½ the chocolate. Pour batter into pan, top with remaining chocolate. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool before slicing.

Notes

  • STORAGE: Refrigerate leftover bread wrapped tightly or keep covered in a cake stand. Can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. Leftovers can be frozen.
  • GLUTEN-FREE OPTION: See recipe post for details on making this bread GF.
  • OIL: Substitute coconut oil with vegan butter, vegetable oil, or olive oil.
  • SWEETENER: Replace maple syrup with raw honey, brown coconut sugar, organic brown sugar, cane sugar, or Date syrup.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 289 kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 198mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://recipesbylola.com/maple-chocolate-chip-banana-bread-vegan-recipe/