Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread Recipe
Look, some bananas are born to rot, but yours? They were destined for greatness wrapped in chocolatey swirls of baked vegan perfection. This banana bread is the glamorous cousin of regular banana bread—fancier, sassier, and a total showoff. It’s moist, rich, slightly dramatic, and absolutely full of personality (just like you, obviously). Whether you’re stress-baking, brunch-bragging, or simply avoiding your to-do list, this beauty never disappoints. So grab those freckled fruits, unleash your inner domestic diva, and swirl like your therapist just told you to do what brings joy.
Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread Recipe
This vegan chocolate swirl banana bread combines ripe bananas and cocoa to create a moist, marbled loaf that's sweet, rich, and fabulous.
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas the mushier, the better
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or any neutral oil that won’t fight the chocolate
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for sweetness with depth
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk oat, soy, almond—choose your vibe
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional but highly recommended
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon adds warmth, like a blanket in food form
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for the chocolate swirl of your dreams
- Optional: 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips because we’re extra and proud
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line loaf pan like someone who has it together.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl. Add oil, sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix like you’re mad but sweet about it.
- In a second bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Combine it with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Transfer half the batter to a small bowl. Stir in the cocoa powder to create your chocolate swirl magic.
- Alternate scoops of banana and chocolate batter into the pan. Swirl gently with a knife or skewer.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top like a goddess finishing her masterpiece.
- Bake for 55 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check doneness—if it comes out clean-ish, it’s done.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool on a rack if you can resist. Good luck.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Potassium: 12%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin B6: 14%
- Folate: 7%
- Magnesium: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Want deeper flavor? Add espresso powder to the chocolate portion (1 tsp is enough drama).
- Don’t overmix. This is banana bread, not bread boot camp.
- For a gluten-free version, sub in a good-quality GF flour blend—don’t blame the bread if it’s bad.
- Wrap leftovers in foil and warm slices for 10 seconds in the microwave. Your future self will thank you.
- Add chopped pecans for crunch, or don’t—it’s your moment, live it.
Now go bake that chocolate swirl banana bread, queen. Your bananas—and your taste buds—will thank you
