Sweet and Easy Vegan Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread. I made another recipe for banana bread and this time I added a few tablespoons of cocoa powder to add a rich chocolate taste to compliment the classic banana bread.
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For this vegan banana bread, I still use the same amount of sugar which is ½ cup brown sugar, and use 3 overripe bananas. If you would like to bake a classic banana bread that is made vegan and also egg-free and oil-free do check my easy vegan banana bread recipe.
Simply I couldn’t get enough banana bread that I have to bake again after a week of baking it. Banana bread is a great snack and breakfast aside from very easy to do. In this recipe, I use vegan butter instead of applesauce or canola oil. I also added just a pinch of cinnamon, if you would like to make it extra sweet you can increase the sugar to 1 cup instead of just ½ cup sugar.
For the choice of sugar, not all sugar is created equally you can opt for healthier sugar like demerara, muscovado or turbinado, or dark brown sugar but if you do not have brown sugar you can still use your white sugar. For baking, I usually use white granulated or muscovado and dark brown sugar.
You can also increase using banana instead of 3 you make it up to four and mash it into the mixture. This easy vegan marbled chocolate banana bread is baked for about 40 minutes and you do not need to double the recipe, you just have to divide your batter into two and add the cocoa powder in one of the mixtures making sure to combine everything again before pouring into your loaf pan.
For the liquid of this chocolate banana bread, I use unsweetened dairy-free soy milk instead of water to add extra rich flavor and compliment this banana bread. You can use any dairy-free milk of your choice such as almond or oat milk but I would suggest using unsweetened or you can stick in adding just water too.
Bananas are rich in vitamins and minerals especially Potassium, by consuming bananas every day you can meet the daily potassium requirement. Aside from that, it is also a good source of vitamin C and B6 that our bodies need.
Easy Vegan Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (90g) brown sugar (granulated/muscovado)
- ¼ cup vegan butter (melted)
- ¼ cup (60ml) non-dairy milk (I use unsweetened soy milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (dairy-free)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F or 180C.
- Prepare 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and set aside.
- In a medium size bowl, mash bananas and add liquid ingredients non dairy milk, vanilla, vegan butter, including sugar. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl mix all dry ingredients all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt,and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
- Slowly pour wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix until everything is combined.
- Divide the batter into equal parts, then add the two tablespoons of cocoa powder into one of the bowls and mix again. Note: on this part you can pour some chocolate cookies in the batter.
- Prepare your loaf pan. Grease the loaf pan with oil, spray with baking spray or simply put parchment paper.
- Pour the batter alternately, spreading equally You can choose which one you would like first in the loaf pan until you pour all the batter.
- Using a chopstick or fork you can swirl the batter to create a nice marbled mixture then pour the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Baked for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and it comes out clean.
- Wait to cool for about 20 minutes before transferring into a cooling wire rack.
- Serve with your coffee or tea.
Notes (Chocolate Banana Bread)
- To make this recipe gluten-free substitute flour with gluten-free flour of your choice.
- If you do not have vegan butter you can also use applesauce or canola oil. I tried using these three and they all work fine.
- You can adjust sugar for up to 1 cup according to your preference.
- This recipe is very easy, ensure to preheat your oven first before baking.
- Cinnamon is optional and you can add more chocolate chips according to your preference.
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Nutrition (Easy Vegan Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread)
This recipe can yield for 10-12 servings. Total calories per serving is 196% | Total fat 7.4g | Saturated fat 3.5g | Fiber 1.97g | Sugar 16g | Protein 2.7g | Calcium 28mg | Iron 1mg | Potassium 216mg
Nutrition calculation is based using an online calculator (verywellfit) and for reference use only.
Sweet and Easy Vegan Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread
Equipment
- 2 mixing bowls
- spatula
- measuring spoons and cups
- loaf pan for baking
Ingredients Needed
- 3 overripe bananas (up to 4 )
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (up to 3 tbsp)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (90g) brown sugar (granulated/muscovado)
- ¼ cup vegan butter (melted)
- ¼ cup (60ml) non-dairy milk I use unsweetened soy milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup chocolate chips dairy free
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F or 180C.
- Prepare 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and set aside.
- In a medium size bowl, mash bananas and add liquid ingredients non dairy milk, vanilla, vegan butter, including sugar. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl mix all dry ingredients all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt,and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
- Slowly pour wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix until everything is combined
- Divide the batter into equal parts, then add the two tablespoons of cocoa powder into one of the bowls and mix again. Note: on this part you can pour some chocolate cookies in the batter.
- Prepare your loaf pan. Grease the loaf pan with oil, spray with baking spray or simply put parchment paper.
- Pour the batter alternately, spreading equally You can choose which one you would like first in the loaf pan until you pour all the batter.
- Using a chopstick or fork you can swirl the batter to create a nice marbled mixture then pour the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Baked for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and it comes out clean.
- Wait to cool for about 20 minutes before transferring into a cooling wire rack.
- Serve with your coffee or tea.
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Notes
- To make this recipe gluten-free substitute flour with gluten-free flour of your choice.
- If you do not have vegan butter you can also use applesauce or canola oil. I tried using these three and they all work fine.
- You can adjust sugar for up to 1 cup according to your preference.
- This recipe is very easy, ensure to preheat your oven first before baking.
- Cinnamon is optional and you can add more chocolate chips according to your preference.
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Love how this recipe came out! The flavor and texture was perfect!
such a delicious dessert! will make again!
This looks fantastic! I love chocolate and banana together. Thanks for the recipe!
another great recipe Jen! I love the chocolate added to the classic banana bread! Wonderful!