This vegan banana bread has a soft and fluffy texture and classic flavor! This easy and quick bread recipe takes only 10 minutes and one mixing bowl to prepare. It comes together in no time! Serve up this loaf for a cozy breakfast, sweet brunch, afternoon snack, or even healthier dessert. Everyone raves about this bread!
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Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Servings
10 slices
Difficulty
Easy
Calories *
265 kcal per serving
Technique
Make batter, pour into pan, top with chocolate chips, bake and cool!
Flavor Profile
Chocolate chip banana bread.
* Based on nutrition panel
I didn’t have eggs or butter on hand, so this was a perfect save. I used extra-ripe bananas and folded in the chocolate chips at the very end because sometimes I have an overmixing problem. It baked up with a great dome and held together better than some non-vegan recipes out there! My book club loved it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lauren
Why You Will Love This
- This vegan banana bread is quick and easy to make.
- Only one mixing bowl is required.
- This recipe is made using only pantry staple ingredients.
- Each bite is super soft and fluffy.
- It is made without an egg replacement. There is no need for chia eggs, flax eggs, or vegan eggs.
- The bananas add a delicious natural sweetness and strong flavor.
- Great for breakfast, brunch, or a filling afternoon snack.
- Bananas and chocolate pair so well together!
- This chocolate chip vegan banana bread takes less than one hour in total.
- Serve to people of all ages!
- For the version with eggs, check out this classic banana bread recipe, my chocolate banana bread recipe, or switch gears for some banana bars with cream cheese frosting!
Table of Contents
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are the main ingredients and substitutions for this vegan banana bread recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom for the full ingredients list and instructions.
First off, choose brown spotted bananas. Overripe bananas contain more natural sweetness. This yields the classic banana bread flavor!
A little bit of vegan milk adds moisture. Feel free to use oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, or macadamia nut milk.
Melted coconut oil is the baking fat. It adds moisture. Use refined coconut oil for a neutral flavor. Unrefined coconut oil has a slight coconut flavor.
A teaspoon of vanilla adds some tasty homemade flavor.
Light brown sugar sweetens this quick bread. If needed, replace it with white sugar. If you’d like to use maple syrup, check out my vegan oat flour banana bread!
All-purpose flour thickens the batter and adds substance. Use gluten-free flour to make gluten-free vegan banana bread.
Baking soda helps to leaven the bread.
Add in a pinch of sea salt for added flavor. In addition, it helps balance out the sweetness of the bread.
Lastly, fold in vegan chocolate chips to the batter. Alternatives include chopped chocolate, walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, or raisins.
Variations
Here are some ways to switch up the flavors of this vegan banana bread.
Use another kind of chocolate chips. Dark, semisweet and vegan white chocolate chips can be used.
Add in some chopped up vegan chocolate bars. This creates pools of chocolate!
For extra flavor, add in a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. This balances out the chocolate well.
Add some walnuts or pecans to the batter. Or, top the loaf with chopped nuts.
Add a streusel topping before baking.
Replace chocolate chips with dried cranberries or blueberries.
Allow this vegan banana bread to fully cool. Then, slice and serve.
Taste & Texture
This vegan banana bread tastes very similar to classic banana bread. The sweetness from the bananas is the biggest flavor. Although this dairy free version does not contain butter, it still has a warm and cozy flavor.
This banana bread is moist and slightly dense. The absence of eggs makes it less cake like and more dense. Overall, the bread is soft and fluffy, with a slight density.
Tips & Tricks
Choose bananas that are brown speckled. They contribute a delicious natural sweetness.
Do not overmix the batter. This creates a dense loaf of bread.
Do not bake too long. Once a toothpick inserted comes out with only moist crumbs, remove pan from the oven.
Top the bread with a handful of chocolate chips before baking. This is my favorite part!
How to Make
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Add a piece of parchment paper to a loaf pan.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, add the mashed bananas, vegan milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Next, add in the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir until just combined.
Step 4: Add in the vegan chocolate chips.
Step 5: Transfer the batter to the bread pan. Smooth into one even layer using a spatula.
Step 6: Dot with a few extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
Step 7: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
Step 8: Lastly, remove the vegan banana bread from the oven. Fully cool before slicing and serving.
How to Serve & Store
Serve this vegan banana bread on its own or with toppings. Spread on peanut butter, vegan butter, almond butter, or another sauce. Or bake the peanut butter right in with my peanut butter banana bread!
Enjoy a slice with some hot coffee, hot chocolate, warm tea, or cold smoothie. This bread can be eaten morning, afternoon or night.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw before eating.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, there are many brands who make vegan chocolate chips! These can be found in most grocery stores, Walmart, and Target.
To make banana bread moist, use overripe bananas. In addition, do not overmix the batter. Lastly, do not bake too long.
Sure! Banana nut bread is delicious. Walnuts and pecans are great options.
Insert a toothpick into the center of the banana bread. If it comes out clean, remove the bread from the oven.
Sure! Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free 1 to 1 baking flour.
Equipment Needed
Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets: These sheets of parchment paper are great for lining pans.
Pyrex 3 Glass Mixing Bowls: Use these mixing bowls for all your baking needs!
Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups: These glass measuring cups are easy to use and easy to clean.
Banana Bread Pan: This is my favorite bread loaf pan for baking banana bread!
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Vegan Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 large bananas, overripe & mashed, about 1 ½ cups
- 2 tablespoons vegan milk
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅔ cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Add a piece of parchment paper to a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the mashed bananas, vegan milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- Next, add in the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
- Fold the vegan chocolate chips into the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the bread pan. Smooth into one even layer using a spatula.
- Top with a few extra chocolate chips before baking.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Lastly, remove the bread from the oven. Fully cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas to achieve more natural sweetness.
- Some small chunks of bananas are fine! They add to the moist texture and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter. Mix until no spots of flour remain.
- Bake until the edges are slightly golden and the top is a beautiful dome shape.
- Allow this vegan banana bread to fully cool.
- Store at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Adapted from Watch Learn Eat’s Vegan Banana Bread.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I was skeptical that banana bread without eggs or butter could ever taste this good, but this recipe completely won me over! The loaf turned out incredibly moist and fluffy with the perfect banana flavor. I love that you would never guess that it was vegan!
I didn’t have eggs or butter on hand, so this was a perfect save. I used extra-ripe bananas and folded in the chocolate chips at the very end because sometimes I have an overmixing problem. It baked up with a great dome and held together better than some non-vegan recipes out there! My book club loved it!