This easy Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread is going to rock your world. So delicious and made in just one bowl. Can be Top 8 free.
Move over traditional banana bread, there’s a new favorite in town. That’s right: vegan chocolate banana bread is the thing that you’ve been wanting to make, even If you didn’t know it.
Whether you are looking for a delicious vegan breakfast or you want an after school snack, this delicious vegan chocolate banana bread can do all that.
It makes for a great road trip companion too since it can be eaten warmed up or at room temperature.
And while quick breads are usually known for being made in the winter/colder months, there’s nothing that says it can’t be made year round.
So grab those over ripe bananas on the counter and let’s get to work.
In addition to being dairy free and vegan, this banana bread recipe is also:
- Egg Free
- Soy Free
- Has a Nut Free Option (including tree nuts)
- Can be made gluten free
Best of all, it’s one of those delicious recipes that you would never even know it’s a healthy banana bread recipe. You won’t miss any of the ingredients that it’s without.
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What ingredients do you need to make Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread?
In order to make this a vegan banana bread recipe, you’re going to want to start by getting everything prepped and ready to go.
We always recommend having everything sat out and prepared ahead of time, and that’s just as true with this vegan banana bread recipe.
Full ingredient amounts listed in printable recipe card below.
The ingredients that you need for this dairy free chocolate banana bread recipe are:
- bananas
- flour (gluten free if making gluten free dairy free banana bread)
- baking powder
- baking soda
- cocoa powder
- salt
- brown sugar
- vegan cane sugar
- coconut oil
- vanilla
- apple cider vinegar
- applesauce
- vanilla
- sparkling sugar
- chocolate chips or pieces for the top
- Optional: walnuts (don’t include if making nut free dairy free banana bread)
How do you make Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread?
Believe it or not, this dairy free chocolate banana bread is super easy to make.
Winning, right?
In fact, all you need is just one bowl to make the entire recipe.
Out with recipes that you need a bunch of bowls and steps, everything for this vegan banana bread recipe is included easily.
In order to make this recipe, you’ll start by mashing the bananas.
Then, mixing all the wet ingredients together into a bowl.
Next, you will sift in the dry ingredients and then fold them into the wet. again.
Finally, when almost all the flour is gone, fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips if you are adding.
Pour the mixture into a greased bread pan and bake.
It’s that simple. Delicious dairy free banana bread!
Can you freeze this Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread?
You can absolutely freeze this dairy free banana bread recipe.
We would recommend that you let it cool upon coming out of the oven, then slice the bread into desired size slices.
Afterwards, you can place a small piece of parchment of wax paper between each piece and freeze the loaf.
The reason we recommended freezing the dairy free banana bread recipe in slices is because it will make it easier to thaw by being less time consuming.
You can remove slices as needed and either place on counter to thaw or place in microwave to thaw more quickly.
Of course, you can freeze this vegan banana bread loaf in one whole loaf, but it will take longer to thaw. If doing it this one, remove and set on counter until it comes to room temperature and the middle is no longer frozen.
What other vegan quick bread should I make?
Quick breads are amazing because they need no time to rise and are usually ready in an hour or less.
Here are some other ideas you may want to try:
- Traditional Vegan Banana Bread (no chocolate)
- Vegan Cinnamon Quick Bread
- Vegan Zucchini Bread
- Fall Favorite: Vegan Pumpkin Bread
Pin this Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread recipe for later:
Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegan cane sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted* and hot
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup dairy free milk
- 1 1/2 cups flour (cup for cup gluten free if needed)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips or chocolate chunks + more for topping
- 1/4 cup Optional: chopped walnut pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease your bread pan.
- In a large bowl, add the peeled bananas and using the back of a fork, mash them well. No large chunks should remain. Try to mash as much as possible.
- To the bananas, add in the sugars, melted coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla, and vegan milk. Whisk together.
- Next, sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder. Add in the salt.
- Fold until almost all the flour has been incorporated.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and walnut pieces if you are adding.
- Pour into greased bread pan and tap the bottom of the pan to ensure it’s evenly leveled.
- Top with more chocolate chips if desired.
- Place in oven for 45-55 minutes. When done, a toothpick inserted when come out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes in pan. Then carefully remove and place on a cooling rack until completely cooled.
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Abigail Wenderson
Hey Larisha!
This looks amazing! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
I just had a question though. To make a non-vegan version of this, what are the changes I will have to make? I am a novice in the kitchen and would really appreciate your tips.
LarishaCampbell
Hi Abigail! We can’t recommend a non-vegan version because we’ve never tried it. This recipe has been approved both both vegans and non-vegans, so we believe if you give it a try as written, you’re sure to love it. Have a great day!
Noshini Suppiah
These were DELICIOUS! I only had 2 bananas so I cut the recipe in half and turned them into muffins. Baked them for about 22 minutes and they came out perfect! I have to say that my husband is NOT a chocolate fan but he devoured them after the first bite! Thank you so much!
LarishaCampbell
YAYYY!!! We are so happy to hear that they were a hit with your house! Thanks for letting others know they can make muffins with just 2 bananas with the recipe. Great tip. Have a great week.
Pranay Shukla
substitute for Coconut oil ??
Julia
This bread is absolutely fabulous! Oh, heavens. I used coconut sugar instead of the cane sugar just because it is what I had and I baked it in an 8″ X 8″ pan (because I don’t have a loaf pan) for 42 minutes and it turned out perfectly! Soooo delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
LarishaCampbell
Yay! So happy you liked it. Thanks for sharing what you did differently, it’s so helpful to others. We appreciate your time leaving a review. Have a great day
Leroy
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to make the banana bread myself. What size bread pan did you use?
LarishaCampbell
We hope you love it, let us know. We’re using a 9.25×5.25×2.75in
Leroy
Thank you! I just took a first bite and it tastes amazing! My parents love it too. I’ll definitely make this again soon.
Diana
Just made this today with a few modifications and it came out perfect! Fluffy, moist, great texture and flavor. Best part was that it’s the perfect amount of sweetness, not too much. I multiplied the recipe by 3/4 bc I only had 3 bananas. I omitted the apple sauce (didn’t have any) & added 1/2 tsp of cinnamon which added a nice touch 🙂 Thank you!
LarishaCampbell
We are so excited to hear that. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and let us know how you made changes. We appreciate it!
Leah
This is so good! Made it this afternoon and there is already less than half of it left 🙂 I didn’t have applesauce so left that out and just added a splash more coconut oil and almond milk. This will last less than 24 hours in our house. Will definitely be making this again!
Rafa
This bread is just sooooo moist and full of chocolate goodness!! My family loves it and I can see we will be making those until the end of times. Thank you for yet another delicious recipe, guys ❤️
LarishaBernard
So happy to hear you liked it, we appreciate you taking time out of your day to leave a review!
Zoe
Hi, I cannot wait to make this recipe. Just wanted to ask if using the sparkling sugar will make a huge difference as I do not have any. Thanks for your reply!
Love the energy and content!
LarishaBernard
You can omit, no difference
Carolyn
This was delicious and very moist, super chocolatey! Thank you so much for the wonderful recipes!!
LarishaBernard
We’re so happy to hear that you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate it so much. Have a great day!
Carolyn
This was wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe for us to enjoy! My doctor told me to be careful with coconut oil I think because of the saturated fat, so I subbed it for some vegan butter and apple sauce and it still came out moist and yummy, and the people I shared with loved it! Keep up the great work 🙂
LarishaBernard
We’re so happy it worked out for you! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, have a great day
Christina Smith
Now this is how banana bread should taste! This is absolutely delicious!!! I baked it yesterday and I’m enjoying a slice now as I type this review. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!!!
LarishaBernard
Thank you so much Christina! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Have a great week!
Breanna
I’ve made this three times now I think. It was even my ‘birthday cake’ 😀 so yummy! Great way to elevate the usual banana bread – who doesn’t live chocolate!
Breanna
Love ** but I live chocolate too 😉
LarishaBernard
hahaha at your updated part! Yes, we live for chocolate too LOL. Happy belated birthday! Glad to hear the recipe is a win! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review! Have a great day!
Miriam
The chocolate banana bread is just heavenly I’ve made it countless times and I just made it again today 😋😋
highly recommend this to anyone!
LarishaBernard
So happy to hear that you are enjoying the recipe. Thanks for leaving a review!
Shruthika
Was nervous to make this because i’ve never made a chocolate banana bread but turned out great and my mom loved it 🙂
LarishaBernard
So glad you enjoyed it!
Joy Assent
I made this last night and it was delicious!!! Half is already gone…
LarishaBernard
So glad that you’re enjoying!
Cheryl Burgess
I made this last week, and I just ate the last piece today. Absolute perfection. My only change was adding more walnuts. Now onto that lemon one. Thanks for all the fab recipes. Love you guys!
LarishaBernard
So happy you’re enjoying!
Layane Souza
I’ve done both recipes recently, they are delicious!
Don’t know if I baked it for too long (50 min at 200F) but it turned out a bit dry for me. Because I’m not a sugar fan, I’d added only 2 tbsp of sugar. This was great because I fixed the humidity with an almond syrop + water (1:3)and the cake wasn’t that sweet in the end.
Thanks again for these recipes!
Jazz N
Super delicious!!! 😋 Didn’t have cane sugar on hand so I just used a full cup of brown sugar instead & it still turned out great!
LarishaBernard
Happy to hear it was a hit!
Molly
Easy to make and delicious.
This cake is fluffy and moist.
I didn’t have a mold,
so I put it in an oven tray and baked it.
I was able to make a delicious cake.
I love their recipes.