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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line loaf pan like someone who has it together.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl. Add oil, sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix like you're mad but sweet about it.
  3. In a second bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Combine it with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
  4. Transfer half the batter to a small bowl. Stir in the cocoa powder to create your chocolate swirl magic.
  5. Alternate scoops of banana and chocolate batter into the pan. Swirl gently with a knife or skewer.
  6. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top like a goddess finishing her masterpiece.
  7. Bake for 55 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check doneness—if it comes out clean-ish, it's done.
  8. 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