Vegan Chocolate Banana Nut Bread
The ultimate comfort food, Vegan Chocolate Banana Nut Bread is a deliciously moist and sweet treat that perfects any breakfast or snack time. With the rich flavors of ripe bananas and chocolate, this easy recipe offers a warm, cozy feeling in every slice. Make it tonight and enjoy a heartwarming moment with your loved ones!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Chef's Knife
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 pieces Bananas overly ripe
- 1 cup Coconut palm sugar or turbinado sugar
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 3/4 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 cup Vegan chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup Nuts chopped walnuts or pecans work best
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures that your bread will bake evenly and thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until they’re smooth. You can use a fork or a potato masher for this step. Make sure to leave no lumps for an even texture.
- Add the coconut palm sugar and vanilla to the mashed bananas. With a hand mixer, blend the ingredients together until well combined. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
- Gradually pour in the water while mixing. This will help to achieve the right consistency of the batter. Continue mixing until everything is incorporated.
- In another bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder. Stir these dry ingredients together until evenly mixed.
- Now, it’s time to combine the wet and dry mixtures. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Use a fork or spatula to fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix; you just want everything to come together.
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips and chopped nuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. This adds wonderful texture and flavor to your bread.
- Pour the batter into a nonstick loaf pan, ensuring that it's evenly spread out. You want a nice, even loaf when it bakes.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes. Start checking for doneness around the 50-minute mark. A cake tester inserted into the center should come out clean when it’s done.
- Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This cooling time helps to set the structure of the bread, ensuring clean slices.
Notes
- Tip 1: Choose very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness and moisture in your bread.
- Tip 2: When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix just until incorporated to avoid a dense texture.
- Tip 3: Always start checking for doneness a few minutes early. Oven temperatures can vary, affecting baking time.
- Tip 4: Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing; this helps it firm up and makes for easier cutting.