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The Best Moist, One-Bowl Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

A moist slice of chocolate chip vegan banana bread with a golden brown crust, served on a white plate.
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Make this easy, one-bowl vegan banana bread for a moist, fluffy loaf. It uses simple ingredients and is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk (like soy or almond)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the melted oil, brown sugar, applesauce, vanilla extract, and plant milk to the mashed bananas. Whisk these wet ingredients together until combined.
  4. In the same bowl (this is your one bowl), add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  5. Gently fold in the vegan chocolate chips, if using.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and moisture, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost completely black.
  • If you prefer a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend containing xanthan gum.
  • To make this recipe oil-free, replace the coconut oil with an equal amount of unsweetened applesauce.

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