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Dairy-Free Banana Bread Recipe

Dairy-Free Banana Bread Recipe

Make this easy Dairy-Free Banana Bread with ripe bananas, coconut oil, cinnamon, and optional chocolate chips. Soft, moist, flavorful, and delicious!
Prep Time 15 minutes
50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas)
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil, preferably refined for a neutral flavor
  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup white whole wheat flour, spooned and leveled
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½–⅔ cup chocolate chips, optional

Method
 

  1. Prep the Oven and Pan

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving about a 2-inch overhang on the long sides. Lightly grease the pan.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Everything

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Use a spatula to gently stir until just combined.
    Be careful not to overmix—the batter should come together without excessive stirring.
    If you're using chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.
  5. Fill the Loaf Pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
    For an extra chocolatey finish, sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips over the top.
  6. Bake

    Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
    If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely cover it with foil during the final part of baking.
  7. Cool Completely

    Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Use the parchment-paper overhang to carefully lift the loaf onto a wire rack.
    Let it cool completely before slicing. This helps the loaf set properly and makes it easier to cut into neat slices.