Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Bread

by Kaylie Grace on Nov 7, 2019 (updated Oct 31, 2020)

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This vegan gluten-free chocolate banana bread is moist, fluffy, and oh so chocolatey! It’s made with just one bowl and healthy ingredients like overripe bananas, oat flour, cocoa powder, and coconut sugar. It’s delicious enough to be mistaken for dessert, but wholesome enough to be eaten for breakfast!

two slices of vegan gluten-free chocolate banana bread on a white plate surrounded by a small bowl of chocolate chips and a small bowl of rolled oats

Did someone say chocolate for breakfast? This vegan gluten-free chocolate banana bread is deliciously sweet, rich, and super satisfying. It has the texture and flavor of moist chocolate cake, yet it’s filled with wholesome ingredients.

You can tailor this banana bread to your liking. Add chocolate chips for gooey pockets of melted chocolate in each bite, or toss in crushed walnuts for a lower sugar option. Either way, you can enjoy a slice for any occasion. It’s perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even as a healthy dessert!

five slices of vegan chocolate banana bread stacked on top of each other

What ingredients are in chocolate banana bread?

This chocolate banana bread is both vegan and gluten-free. In other words, no eggs, dairy, or wheat are used in the recipe. Check out the list of healthy ingredients below:

Bananas
Oat flour
Cocoa powder
Coconut sugar
Coconut oil
Almond milk
Vanilla
Mini chocolate chips

three slices of chocolate banana bread on a white plate surrounded by a wooden fork, a cream mug filled with almond milk, and a small bowl of rolled oats

How to Make Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Bread

For the full recipe, scroll down to view the recipe card below. This easy banana bread recipe calls for just one bowl and a few steps.

First, mash the bananas until nearly smooth. Note: be sure to use overripe bananas. How do you tell if your bananas are overripe? It’s simple! An overripe banana will have a yellow peel covered in brown spots.

Next, add the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, almond milk, and vanilla. Mix the ingredients to combine.

hand holding a metal fork mashing ripe bananas in a glass bowl

mashed banana, coconut sugar, and almond milk in a glass bowl

Then, add the oat flour, cocoa powder, rolled oats, baking powder, and salt. Mix to evenly incorporate the ingredients. After, fold in the mini chocolate chips. This vegan gluten-free chocolate banana bread is great with chocolate chips, but you can add other mix-ins instead! See my tips below.

hand holding a white spatula mixing four and cocoa powder in a glass bowl

hand holding a white spatula mixing chocolate banana bread batter in a glass bowl

Next, line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Note: this helps prevent sticking and makes for a much easier time removing the banana bread from the pan after cooking. Alternatively, you can liberally grease the loaf pan with oil. I recommend using parchment paper, though.

chocolate banana bread batter inside a loaf pan lined with parchment paper

baked chocolate banana bread topped with chocolate chips inside a loaf pan

Bake the banana bread at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes. After, allow the banana bread to cool completely before slicing and serving. Now for the fun part; enjoy with a cold glass of almond milk. Mmmmmm.

sliced loaf of chocolate banana bread vegan

Kaylie’s Tips:

Use overripe bananas. Make sure your bananas contain a yellow peel with brown spots all over it. This is perfect for chocolate banana bread because it means the bananas are at peak sweetness.
Chocolate chips are optional, but definitely recommended! I love these mini vegan chocolate chips. Instead, you can try crushed walnuts, coconut flakes, or sugar-free chocolate chips for a healthier option.
Add toppings! You can sprinkle additional toppings on the batter before placing it in the oven. Chocolate chips, rolled oats, shredded coconut, and sliced banana are all great choices.
Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container, tinfoil, or plastic wrap. Store it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh even longer. To reheat, microwave for 30 seconds or bake at 350 degrees F for a few minutes.
Can you freeze banana bread? Absolutely! Tightly wrap the bread in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. It should keep for 2 months.

a stack of five slices of chocolate banana bread with chocolate chips

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