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