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Dark Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Recipe

A rich, flavorful vegan banana bread with dark chocolate chunks for that perfect melt-and-moan combo you didn't know you needed.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 265

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed and ready for their moment
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted, like your heart after one bite
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar unapologetically sweet
  • 1/4 cup plant-based milk oat, almond, cashew—whatever
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional, but we love a little spice
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks chopped from a bar or from that one emergency stash

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line your loaf pan—pretend you’re Martha Stewart.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth (lumps = character).
  3. Add melted oil, sugar, milk, and vanilla to the bananas. Stir like it’s therapy.
  4. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Keep it fluffy and judgment-free.
  5. Combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Stir gently—this isn’t a gym.
  6. Fold in dark chocolate chunks with intention. Don’t overmix unless you enjoy heartbreak.
  7. Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top like a boss.
  8. Bake for 50–55 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean (except for melty chocolate, obviously).
  9. Let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Try not to slice it while it's molten.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 265
  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Potassium: 12%
  • Iron: 9%
  • Vitamin B6: 11%
  • Magnesium: 6%
  • Folate: 8%

Additional Notes/Tips

  • Want drama? Sprinkle extra chocolate chunks on top before baking.
  • Add chopped walnuts for crunch and confidence.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container—if there are leftovers.
  • Warm a slice in the microwave for 10 seconds—life-changing.
  • Pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or silence and a locked door.