Chocolate Gluten Free Vegan Banana Bread
The ultimate comfort food, Chocolate Gluten Free Vegan Banana Bread combines rich chocolate and sweet bananas for a deliciously moist treat. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this easy recipe will satisfy any sweet tooth. Indulge in the flavors of home-baked goodness tonight!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Chef's Knife
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Food Processor
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Flaxseed Meal
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 cup Gluten-Free all-purpose baking flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
- 3 large ripe bananas about 1 ½ cups mashed
- 1/3 cup Coconut oil melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup Coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flaxseed meal and water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose baking flour, Dutch process cocoa, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add the melted coconut oil and stir until combined. Add in the coconut sugar, flaxseed mixture, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, don’t overmix. Stir in ½ cup of the vegan chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of vegan chocolate chips over the top of the bread.
- Bake for 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out mostly clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven and set on a wire cooling rack. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges of the bread and carefully remove from the pan. Let the bread cool on the wire cooling rack. Cut into slices and serve.
Notes
- Storage: Ensure that you store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: You can freeze the bread for up to a month.
- Pairing: This bread pairs well with coffee or tea.
- Variations: Feel free to add nuts or dried fruits.
- Check for Doneness: Always perform a toothpick test for doneness.