Dairy Free Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

The most delicious dairy free banana bread with a perfectly moist crumb. This recipe is so good that you'll never have to search for another banana bread recipe again!

Before I started recipe testing this banana bread, I asked myself, does the world really need another banana bread recipe? Now that I've developed this recipe, I can confidently say the world does!

This recipe is kind of the goldilocks of banana breads. It isn't the healthiest banana bread (it has a couple of refined ingredients), but it also is so far from being the worst. It's the perfect banana bread when you want to indulge without feeling *too* bad.

This banana bread is...

• EXTRA moist
• Lightened up (no butter or dairy)
• SO easy to make
• A one-bowl recipe
• Gluten-free
• EXTRA chocolate-y

Tips for making a delicious banana bread

• Use overripe bananas: This is key for an extra moist and delicious banana bread. The bananas should have a ton of brown spots and be very soft. Even if the banana is black, toss it in!
• Mash those bananas: The smoother the mixture, the better. If the bananas are really ripe, they should mash easily anyways.
• Use a scale, if possible: I know not everyone has a kitchen scale, but they do come in handy. There's nothing that bothers me more than when a recipe says something like "3 bananas." What does that even mean!? If you don't have a scale, don't worry - I include cup measurements as well.
• Keep an eye on it: Depending on your oven, this quick bread can get dark while baking. Periodically check on it to make sure it's not getting too much color. If it is, place a sheet of aluminum foil over it to prevent it from burning.

Customization ideas

While I'm a huge chocolate fan, I get that not everyone else is. If chocolate isn't your thing or you just want to lighten it up a bit, try adding:

• A sliced banana on top: slice a banana in half, lengthwise, to add more visual interest
• Blueberries: ½ - 1 cup fresh or frozen
• Walnuts: ½ cup chopped
• Coconut: ½ cup shreds

Those are just a few to get you started. Of course, if you try any of those variations or one of your own, I'd love to hear from you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What dairy-free chocolate chips do you recommend?

EnjoyLife are some of my favorites. I used a combo of the semi sweet mini chips or the dark chocolate.

What guten-free flour mix did you use?

I've yet to try another gluten free flour mix better than this Bob's Red Mill one.

Does this dairy free banana bread freeze well?

Yes! Just make sure to wrap it tightly. You can thaw in the refrigerator, microwave or oven. I personally find the oven to be the best method.

How should I store the bread?

You can keep it at room temperature if you think you'll go through it within a few days or in the refrigerator for about a week.

Can I omit the eggs to make this recipe vegan?

I have only made this recipe with apple sauce and found the result to be pretty dense. You could try with a flax egg, but I have not tested that.

Want more dairy-free recipes? Try:

Blood Orange Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Orange Blossom Bundt Cake

Healthy Coconut Carrot Muffins