Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

Name: Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups mashed banana ((3-4 bananas mash then measure - 350 grams)); 1/2 cup light brown sugar ((110 grams)); 2 tablespoons coconut oil ((measure,melted then cooled)); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ((optional)); 2/3 cups yogurt ((I used unsweetened vanilla coconut yogurt - 160 grams)); 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour ((250 grams)); 1/8 teaspoon sea salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup chocolate ((chips, chunks, chopped chocolate bar))

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This Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread only requires 10 ingredients and is the best moist banana bread you'll make again and again. No eggs, no dairy totally vegan.

Banana chocolate chip loaf side image of it sliced into.

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Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

This Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread is truly the best, it's not mushy or dense or soggy like some banana bread recipes can be. It's the perfect texture, and just the right amount of banana flavor. It's based off my vegan banana nut bread which is also amazing.

Iphone picture of chocolate chip banana loaf.

Why you will love this recipe

Flavor: This chocolate chip banana loaf has the best flavor, it's sweet from the bananas and has a warmth coming from the hint of cinnamon. It's truly the best Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread.
Easy: This banana chocolate chip loaf only requires 10 simple ingredients to make.
Texture: This Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread is super soft and tender. It's the perfect amount of moist and not mushy or gluey at all.

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Ingredients

Be sure to take a look at the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities to make this Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread.

Banana: The star of the quick bread! 3-4 bananas are needed to make this Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread. They need to be really ripe otherwise they won't be sweet or easy to mash. Also be sure to measure or weigh them it's very important.
Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and moisture to this bread.
Coconut Oil: I like coconut oil but any neutral oil will work fine.
Vanilla: Helps bring out the natural flavors of the banana bread.
Oat Milk: I like oat milk because of the mild flavor but any plant milk will do fine, make sure it's unsweetened.
Flour: I used unbleached organic all purpose flour. I have not tried gluten free flour but if you decide to try it at your own risk I recommend King Arthur 1:1 gluten free baking flour I usually have good results with that flour.
Baking Powder and Baking Soda: You need both, do not skip one or the other or substitute either.
Salt and Cinnamon: Adds a nice warmth and flavor enhancement to this Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread.
Chocolate Chunk: I like to use Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips folded into the batter and then chop up some Hu Chocolate for the top chunk pieces. Feel free to use what ever chocolate chips or chunks you like best.
Vanilla: Optional, not necessary I have made it without and it's still delicious but it does complement all the flavors well.

Variations

Chocolate: This Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread is honestly great with or without the chocolate, but since this is a chocolate chip banana loaf or chocolate chunk feel free to add a little more chocolate or even use white chocolate instead.
Add Nuts: You can certainly make this Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread with any chopped nuts added such as walnuts, pecans, almonds or any other nuts that you like, it will add a little crunch to the bread

How to make Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread:

Prep: Pre heat the oven to 350° F and line or grease a 4.5X8.5 or 1 pound loaf pan. Also melt the coconut oil so it can cool. In a bowl mash the bananas and then measure them out either with a dry cup or kitchen scale for best accuracy.

Glass bowl with wet ingredients to make this chocolate chunk banana bread.

Step 1: Next, add the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, optional vanilla and yogurt to the mashed bananas and whisk together.

Dry ingredients added to wet ingredients.

Step 2: Add the dry ingredients, flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Fold together with a spatula until combined, do not over mix.

Step 3: Fold in the chocolate.

Batter added to loaf pan ready to be baked.

Step 4: Pour into the loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes on the middle rack. Use a tooth pick and be sure it comes out clean at 60 minutes and then remove and let cool for 1 hour before slicing. After cooling carefully remove and serve.

Freshly baked chocolate chunk banana bread.

Step 5: Store for 3-4 days on the counter. I like to keep it in the loaf pan and put plastic wrap over the top.

Top overhead image of this chocolate chunk banana bread.

Expert Tips

Loaf Size: Be sure to use the correct 4.5x8.5 size loaf pan also called a 1 pound loaf pan. If you use a smaller one or larger one it will not bake correctly.
Storing: This Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread can be stored at room temperature on the counter for 2-3 days covered with a plastic wrap or you can refrigerate it for 5-7 days. You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months, I'd let it unthaw in the fridge overnight prior to eating. Another option is to pre-slice pieces and wrap them individually before freezing.
Ripe Bananas: This vegan banana bread has a little sweetness in each bite, some of that comes from using ripe bananas and not only are the bananas a little sweeter, ripe bananas are also easier to mash and measure up for the recipe. For a perfectly ripe banana look for slightly yellow bananas with lots of brown specks or spots on it.
Banana measurement: For this chocolate chip banana loaf be sure the bananas are mashed first before you measure them out, this will ensure the proper measurement.

Recipe FAQs

Why are some bananas not vegan?

If you don't purchase vegan bananas there is a pesticide called Chitosan that's used on regular bananas to fight bacteria and it helps prevent the bananas from over ripening and it's made of shrimp and crab shells, which is animal matter, for some vegans that makes the bananas non vegan.

Can vegans eat brown sugar?

You definitely need to read the labels and sometimes get in contact with the company that makes the brown sugar, because there are 2 types of brown sugar, there is vegan raw cane sugar and there is brown sugar that's non-vegan processed using bone char.

What makes bread not vegan?

All the ingredients used in the recipe you are making is the deciding factor of if the bread is vegan or not vegan (if buying check ingredients listed). This recipe is for vegan banana chocolate chip bread so all ingredients listed are vegan, which means it is animal-derived products, like no eggs, no milk, no butter and no honey and lots more that need to not be in the recipe if you want it to be vegan bread. Example I used oat milk which is dairy free. Just be sure to look at the ingredients of the bread.