This Vegan chocolate chip banana bread has the best soft and fluffy texture! It has a strong banana flavor with an abundance of chocolate chips. This gluten free and Vegan bread is great for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.

Vegan chocolate chip banana bread

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • This Vegan chocolate chip banana bread is easy to make.
  • It is made in one mixing bowl.
  • This gluten free bread is soft, fluffy and naturally sweetened.
  • In addition, this Vegan banana bread is moist and not dry!
  • There are no egg substitutions needed.
  • For a healthy option, try this Healthy Banana Bread .
  • This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, Vegan, and refined sugar free. It can be easily made nut free with oat milk, coconut milk, or soy milk.
  • Check out these Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins for another great idea!

Ingredients & Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Vegan chocolate chip banana bread. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.

Use ripe bananas for best result. Look for bananas that are lightly spotted brown.

Melted coconut oil acts as the baking fat. Use refined coconut oil for a neutral flavor. Unrefined coconut oil has a slight coconut flavor.

Any type of milk works. Use nut free milk to keep this recipe nut free.

A little vanilla extract adds a great flavor.

Coconut sugar sweetens this bread. Lightly packed brown sugar can be used as well. For a completely sugar free version, check out this Sugar Free Banana Bread.

Both gluten free 1 to 1 flour and all purpose flour can be used. I do not recommend using another flour. Almond flour, coconut flour, cassava flour, and oat flour will alter the texture too much.

Baking soda helps the bread rise.

A pinch of sea salt adds a great salty flavor. When paired with the chocolate chips, it adds a little something extra. Omit if desired.

Use Vegan chocolate chips. My favorite brand is Enjoy Life.

Bananas and ingredients in white bowls

Taste & Texture

This Vegan chocolate chip banana bread tastes like classic banana bread. It has the perfect amount of banana flavor and it is not artificially sweet. In addition, the dark chocolate chips bring a great chocolate flavor.

The texture of this bread is soft and fluffy. It is moist, not dry.

How to Make

Step 1

First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a bread pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, milk, vanilla extract and coconut sugar. Stir to combine.

Mashed bananas in white bowl
Wet ingredients in white bowl
Bananas and ingredients in bowl

Step 3

Once combined, add in gluten free flour, baking soda and sea salt. Stir to combine. This batter is pretty thick.

Dry ingredients in white bowl
Thick banana batter in bowl

Step 4

Next, fold in dark chocolate chips.

Chocolate chips in thick batter
Banana bread batter with chocolate chips

Step 5

Use a large spoon to transfer batter into lined bread pan. Dot with extra chocolate chips on top if desired.

Raw batter in bread pan

Step 6

Bake for 38 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Baked banana bread in pan

Step 7

Finally, remove from oven. Allow bread to cool for 1 hour before carefully slicing and serving.

Expert Tips & Tricks

Use ripe bananas for best results.

The banana bread batter will be thick. This is normal for this recipe!

Do not skimp on the chocolate chips. Add a few extra on top of the loaf before baking.

Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Do not over bake.

If the banana bread becomes too brown on top, add a tent of tin foil on top. Then, continue baking. This did not happen to me, but all ovens are different.

Allow the Vegan chocolate chip banana bread to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing into. It is warm and fragile straight from the oven.

Vegan banana bread with chocolate chips

Variations & Add Ins

While this Vegan chocolate chip banana bread is great as is, consider these add ins. Add these ingredients to the batter before baking.

Chopped walnuts

Chopped pecans

Dried cranberries

Chocolate chunks

Dash of cinnamon

Handful of blueberries

How to Serve & Store

Serve chocolate chip Vegan banana bread once it is cool enough to slice and serve. It pairs well with a glass of almond milk! Smear on peanut butter or almond butter for some extra deliciousness.

Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days.

This bread freezes well!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make banana bread without eggs?

Yes! This eggless banana bread tastes like normal banana bread. You would never know it is egg free.

Which chocolate chips are Vegan?

My favorite Vegan chocolate chips are Enjoy Life.

How do you know when the bread is done?

Insert a toothpick into the middle of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. If it comes out with gooey batter on it, the bread still needs more time.

Can I make with regular flour?

Yes! Use all purpose flour if desired.

Vegan gluten free banana bread

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Vegan chocolate chip banana bread
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

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This Vegan chocolate chip banana bread is soft, fluffy, and loaded with banana flavor! It is quick and easy to make and has plenty of chocolate chips. This chocolate chip Vegan banana bread is great for breakfast, an afternoon snack, and dessert!
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Ingredients

8 slices

Instructions 

  • First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a bread pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, milk, vanilla extract and coconut sugar. Stir to combine.
  • Once combined, add in gluten free flour, baking soda and sea salt. Stir to combine. Batter will be pretty thick.
  • Fold in dark chocolate chips.
  • Use large spoon to transfer batter into lined bread pan. Dot with extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  • Bake for 38 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Finally, remove from oven. Allow bread to cool for 1 hour before carefully slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for best results.
  • Both gluten free 1 to 1 flour and all purpose flour can be used.
  • Any type of milk works.  I used almond milk.
  • The banana bread batter will be thick.  Its consistency is thicker than cake batter but not quite as thick as cookie dough.
  • Bake until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • If the banana bread starts to brown on top too much, tent with aluminum foil and continue baking.
  • Allow the bread to cool for 1 hour before slicing and serving.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze individual slices for up to 1 month.
Calories: 325kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 164mg, Potassium: 153mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 23IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Addison LaBonte
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American

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