Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe
This moist and flavorful Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread combines ripe bananas, rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and dairy-free dark chocolate chips for a decadent yet healthy treat. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this dairy-free and naturally sweetened bread balances sweetness and texture with wholesome ingredients and a hint of warming cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings (slices) 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large bananas)
- ⅓ cup unsalted peanut butter
- ⅓ cup mild-flavor olive oil
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup coconut sugar (or preferred granulated sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- ½ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth, forming the base of your batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in peanut butter, olive oil, vanilla extract, almond milk, coconut sugar, and salt into the mashed bananas until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Fold Dry into Wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the dairy-free dark chocolate chips lightly to distribute them without breaking.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and cool the bread on a wire rack for at least two hours before slicing to allow it to set perfectly.
Notes
- This recipe is dairy-free and can be made vegan by ensuring the peanut butter contains no animal products.
- You can substitute coconut sugar with regular granulated sugar or brown sugar if preferred.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider using natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils.
- Storing the bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container keeps it fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week refrigerated.
- Freeze slices individually wrapped for up to 3 months for longer storage.
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