Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of cacao nibs?

The recipe specifically calls for cacao nibs, which offer a unique, less sweet chocolate flavor and texture. If substituting, ensure your chocolate chips are vegan.

Do I have to blend my own oats for the flour?

The recipe suggests blending 1 1/2 cups of rolled oats to form oat flour, but you can also use 1 1/2 cups of your preferred pre-made flour if you have it on hand.

Why do the bananas need to be ripe and spotty?

Ripe, spotty bananas are essential for this recipe as they provide natural sweetness and moisture, contributing to the bread's smooth consistency and rich flavor.

Is the peanut butter essential for this banana bread?

No, the peanut butter is listed as optional. It can add extra richness and flavor, but the bread will still be delicious without it if you prefer to omit it.

How should I store this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread?

Once fully cooled on a rack, store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, slice and freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

7 years ago

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
[Vegan]

NC By: Natasa Christofidou

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Vegan cooking made easy and delicious for everyone. Originally from Cyprus in the Mediterranean, Natasa... Read More

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A sliced loaf of golden-brown vegan chocolate chip banana bread, topped with banana slices, revealing a moist interior with scattered cacao nibs.

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What’s great about this recipe is that you can mix all your ingredients together in a bowl, using just a fork, making it a quick and easy process.

Ingredients You Need for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread [Vegan]

Dry Ingredients

3 ripe, spotty bananas
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons cacao nibs
2 teaspoons baking power

Wet ingredients:

1/3 cup plant based milk
4 tablespoons maple syrup
Flax Egg (2 tablespoons group flax seeds, 4 tablespoons water)
2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)

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How to Prepare Chocolate Chip Banana Bread [Vegan]

Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF. Grease a loaf tray with coconut oil / vegan butter and line the tray with some baking paper.
Blend up your oats to form oat flour, or just add 1 1/2 cups cups of your preferred flour to a bowl. In the meantime, make your flax egg and let it sit for 2 minutes: 2 tablespoons flax seeds, combined with 4 tablespoons water.
In a bowl, mash your bananas with a fork, until they reach a smooth consistency. Then, stir all the other wet ingredients into the bowl: coconut milk, maple syrup, flax egg, and peanut butter.
Then, add your wet ingredients into the mixture, one by one: brown sugar, oat flour, cacao nibs, and baking power, combining all the ingredients together.
Pour your mixture into your lined baking tray, evenly distributing the dough throughout. I finely chopped a banana to add on the top of my tray for aesthetics, but feel free to leave it plain, or crumble walnuts or any other preferred nuts or seeds, on top of yours.
Place the tray in the oven, uncovered, for approximately 45 minutes, until golden on top.
Remove the tray from the oven and place it on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes.