Vegan Double Chocolate Banana Bread 

This Vegan Double Chocolate Banana Bread is a delightful mash-up of moist banana loaf and rich chocolate—so indulgent it feels like dessert, yet nourishing enough for breakfast or a snack. Made with whole wheat flour, it sneaks in extra fiber, B vitamins, and minerals like iron and magnesium without sacrificing that tender crumb and satisfying rise. Avocado oil brings heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, while flaxseed and ripe bananas serve as the egg substitute, adding omega-3s and natural sweetness. With cocoa powder and dairy-free chocolate chips, it’s a guilt-free treat that doesn’t skimp on decadent flavor. 

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
  
  

• ¼ cup cocoa powder
  
  

• 1 tsp baking soda
  
  

• ½ tsp baking powder
  
  

• ½ tsp salt
  
  

• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (dairy-free if vegan)
  
  

• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  
  

• 6 tbsp water
  
  

• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  
  

• ½ cup avocado oil
  
  

• ½ cup maple syrup
  
  

• 1 tbsp non-dairy milk
  
  

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
  

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk the ground flaxseed with the water and set aside for 5 minutes to form flax “eggs.” In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the mashed bananas with avocado oil, maple syrup, flax “eggs,” non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir—don’t overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing. 

Nutrients

Per serving (assuming 10 slices, approximate):

• Calories: ~200–250 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: ~10–12 g (from avocado oil & flaxseed)
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~1–2 g (from chocolate chips)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~28–32 g (from bananas, syrup, and flour)
  
  

• Fiber: ~3–4 g (from whole wheat flour and flaxseed)
  
  

• Sugars: ~12–16 g (natural from bananas & maple syrup, plus added from chocolate chips)
  
  

• Protein: ~3–4 g (from whole wheat flour, flaxseed, and bananas)