Moist, rich, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips, this banana bread is everything you love—plus it’s gluten-free! Made with ripe bananas and simple ingredients, it’s the perfect treat that’s equal parts indulgent and wholesome.
Bread:
- 2 ripe bananas + 1 for garnish
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 3 flax eggs ( 3TBSP flax meal + 1/4 cup water)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 coconut flour
- 1/2 almond flour
- 2 cups gluten-free oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips (divided)
- 2 TBSP coconut flakes
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Make the Flax Eggs: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of flax meal with 1/4 cup of water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens.
Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas until smooth. Reserve the third banana for garnish.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Add coconut sugar, plant-based milk, thickened flax eggs, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and melted coconut oil to the mashed bananas. Mix well until fully combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut flour, almond flour, gluten-free oats, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in 3/4 cup of vegan chocolate chips, saving the remaining 1/4 cup for topping.
Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Slice the reserved banana lengthwise and place it on top for garnish. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips and coconut flakes over the top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Enjoy: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
