Description

A moist, rich, and simple dairy-free chocolate chip banana bread made in just one bowl. Using olive oil and ripe bananas, this loaf is tender, flavorful, and perfect for those with dairy allergies or anyone seeking a delicious treat.

Ingredients

Scale

3 large ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
½ cup neutral oil or olive oil (120ml)
½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips (170g)
Optional: ½ cup walnuts or pecans (60g)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
Add the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk or stir vigorously until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined and no white streaks remain. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes. Check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 15 minutes.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper handles and transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe, brown bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a dense texture. This bread can be made vegan by swapping eggs for flax eggs and using maple syrup instead of sugar. It can also be made gluten-free using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 180
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3

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