Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread, a moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or snack time. This vegan-friendly recipe combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy peanut butter and rich cocoa, creating a loaf that is not only delicious but also versatile. Enjoy it fresh from the oven, topped with your favorite spreads, or customize it with nuts and seeds. Ideal for meal prep, this bread can be made ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large bananas)
- 1/3 cup unsalted peanut butter
- 1/3 cup mild-flavor olive oil (or canola oil)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in peanut butter, olive oil, vanilla extract, almond milk, coconut sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- If desired, fold in dairy-free dark chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg