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    Home > Recipes > Muffins, Scones, and Loaves > Dairy Free Banana Bread (One Bowl!)

    Dairy Free Banana Bread (One Bowl!)

    Published on March 10, 2021. Last updated on April 5, 2022. By Gabby. 28 Comments

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    This is the best dairy free banana bread! It's soft, moist, and loaded with chocolate chips, plus it's super easy - you don't even need a mixer. Your search for the perfect one bowl chocolate chip banana bread ends here!

    dairy free banana bread slices stacked on top of each other with the top piece split in half
    TABLE OF CONTENTS show
    1 Why This Dairy Free Banana Bread Works
    2 Ingredient Notes
    3 Step By Step Instructions
    4 FAQS and Expert Tips
    5 Storage and Freezing Instructions
    6 Dairy Free Banana Bread (One Bowl!)

    If you've been searching for the perfect dairy free banana bread recipe that doesn't call for sour cream or yogurt, this is IT. This recipe uses only simply pantry ingredients but is still ULTRA moist and soft - just like banana bread should be!

    At the start of every week, I make either a batch of muffins (usually blueberry muffins or banana carrot muffins), or I make a batch of this chocolate chip banana bread. Now, I know, there are a lot of banana bread recipes out there, but this one is my favorite!

    Why This Dairy Free Banana Bread Works

    • This is a one bowl chocolate chip banana bread - all you need is a bowl, a whisk, and a few measuring cups!
    • This recipe uses melted butter (either regular or dairy free will work), which not only adds flavor, but also makes the banana bread super moist.
    • This dairy free banana bread is full of mini chocolate chips for extra chocolatey-ness. You can even add walnuts, cranberries, or other mix-ins to the loaf. Or if you prefer it plain, that will work too!
    • This recipe has a mix of both granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Brown sugar is another key to moist banana bread!

    Ingredient Notes

    • Flour: The recipe calls for all-purpose flour, but you can also use white whole wheat flour, regular whole wheat flour, or a combination.
    • Banana: this recipe calls for 2 cups of mashed banana. I like to freeze ripe bananas and keep them in the freezer, then let them thaw a few hours before baking!
    • Butter: Dairy free butter gives the banana bread flavor! You can also use an equal amount of neutral oil or unsweetened apple sauce. If you aren't dairy free, you can also use regular butter.
    • Chocolate chips: I like to use vegan semisweet mini chocolate chips, but you can also add walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, or other mix-ins!
    slices of dairy free banana bread stacked with a hand grabbing the top slice

    Step By Step Instructions

    Note: Full ingredient quantities and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

    Step One: Grease and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper (leave some parchment hanging over the sides - this makes it easier to remove the loaf from the pan later). Preheat the oven to 325°F.

    Step Two: Melt the butter in a medium-sized bowl, then whisk in the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until combined. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the bowl and whisk until combined.

    Step Three: Use a fork to mash up the bananas, then measure out exactly 2 cups. Mix mashed bananas into the bowl with the other wet ingredients.

    Step Four: Add in flour, baking soda, and salt then mix together until just combined (do not over-mix). Stir in the chocolate chips.

    Step Five: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle more chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake for 55-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

    FAQS and Expert Tips

    Can I make this banana bread with whole wheat flour?

    You sure can. If you want to make healthier whole wheat banana bread, you can swap the all purpose flour at a 1:1 ratio with whole wheat flour.

    Can I make these into banana muffins?

    Yes! This recipe will make between 12-14 banana bread muffins. Fill the muffin liners until they are about ΒΎ full, then bake at 325°F for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffins comes out clean.

    Which bananas are best for making banana bread?

    Bananas get sweeter and softer as they ripen, so the best bananas to use for banana bread are overripe bananas with brown spots on them. I always keep overripe bananas in the freezer, then put them in the fridge or at room temperature for about 30 minutes before I start baking.

    Can I add nuts to banana bread?

    Absolutely! I like to use mini semisweet or dark chocolate chips, but you can use regular-sized chocolate chips, chopped chocolate, dried cranberries, and/or roughly chopped nuts like walnuts! Use Β½-1 cup depending on your preference, or you can make the recipe without any mix-ins.

    a loaf of dairy free banana bread with three pieces sliced and chocolate chips scattered around it

    Expert Tips

    • Measuring exactly 2 cups of mashed banana is key! 4-5 bananas mashed could be anywhere from 1 Β½ cups to 3 cups depending on the size of the bananas. The recipe has been tested with 2 cups of bananas so using more or less will slightly change the texture and moisture of the banana bread.
    • For some recipes, I do like to blend the fruit in a food processor or blender but for this one I recommend mashing the bananas with a fork to not make the batter too liquid. The bananas should be ripe enough to be easily mashed.
    • Check on the banana bread after around 40 minutes. If the top is starting to look too brown, loosely cover the pan in tinfoil for the remaining baking time.
    • Dairy free banana bread takes a while to bake, so be patient! Aways use the toothpick test (insert a toothpick in the centre of the loaf), to make sure the toothpick comes out clean and the banana bread is fully cooked. Check on it often, since you also want to avoid over-baking.

    Storage and Freezing Instructions

    The banana bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminium foil.

    If you live in a very hot climate, it may not last as long at room temperature, so keep an eye out for any changes in texture or smell. Luckily, it freezes wonderfully!

    To freeze, cut the cooled loaf into slices, wrap them individually in tin foil, then place in a Ziploc bag. You can also follow the same steps to freeze the full loaf. Freeze for up to 3 months, and thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.

    If you make this recipe, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

    sliced pieces of dairy free banana bread stacked on top of each other

    Dairy Free Banana Bread (One Bowl!)

    Gabby
    This dairy free banana bread is soft, moist, and loaded with mini chocolate chips. You'll never need another one bowl banana bread recipe after this!
    5 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 slices
    Calories 326 kcal

    Equipment

    • Whisk
    • 9x5 Loaf Pan

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup butter (dairy free or regular), melted
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 cup ripe mashed bananas (4-5 ripe bananas)
    • ¼ cup unsweetened dairy free milk (or regular milk)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1β…” cup + 2Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips (regular or vegan), plus more for sprinkling on top (see notes)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the sides to make it easy to remove the loaf later.
    • Measure the butter, then place in a medium sized microwave-safe bowl and heat until melted. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla, and milk.
    • Whisk in both sugars.
    • Mash the bananas with a fork to remove large clumps. Measure out 2 cups of mashed banana* and mix it in with the other liquid ingredients.
    • Pour in the flour, salt, and baking soda, then whisk. Stir in the chocolate chips. Sprinkle more chocolate chips on top if desired.
    • Pour the batter into the lined loaf pan and bake in preheated oven for 55-70 minutes. Check on the banana bread after 40 minutes and if the top is getting too brown, loosely cover the pan with tin foil.
    • Remove from oven after 55 minutes, or when a toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool before removing from the pan.

    Video

    Notes

    Please Note: I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to weigh your dry ingredients. Metric measurements are found above under the "Metric" tab.
    Flour: It is very important that you measure your flour properly! The right way to measure your flour is to weigh it using a kitchen scale, or use the scoop and level method.
    Chocolate Chips and Nuts: The recipe calls for mini chocolate chips, but you can also use regular ones. You can also add chopped walnuts, pecans, or other nuts.
    Mashed Banana: This recipe calls for exactly 2 cups of mashed bananas, so measuring it out is an important step. If you have more than 2 cups, discard the rest because adding more could affect how the recipe turns out.
    Banana Muffins: This recipe yields 16-18 banana bread muffins. Fill muffin liners to ΒΎ full and bake at 325°F for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
    Whole Wheat Banana Bread: If you want to make healthier whole wheat banana bread, you can swap the all purpose flour at a 1:1 ratio with whole wheat flour.
    Storage and Freezing Instructions:
    Store in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminium foil at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months by wrapping individual slices or whole loaf in tin foil and placing in a Ziploc bag. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 266mgCalcium: 34mgVitamin C: 4mgVitamin A: 514IUSugar: 26gFiber: 3gPotassium: 281mgCholesterol: 33mgCalories: 326kcalTrans Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 5gFat: 13gProtein: 5gCarbohydrates: 48gIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    The calorie information provided for this recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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    Comments

    1. Kavi

      April 07, 2022 at 11:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious! Thank you for the amazing recipe! It's my favorite! : )

      Reply
      • Gabby

        April 08, 2022 at 3:30 pm

        Hi Kavi! Yay! I am so happy to hear that you loved the recipe! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review πŸ˜€

        Reply
    2. Sejal

      April 07, 2022 at 1:29 am

      I don’t eat eggs, so what can I use instead of eggs?

      Reply
      • Gabby

        April 07, 2022 at 4:33 pm

        Hi! Other readers have had great results using applesauce as a substitute for eggs! You could also try 2 flax eggs, but I haven't tried it myself Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Kshipra

      April 05, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      What are the eggless options for this recipe? I saw an earlier comment where eggs were subbed with applesauce. Any other ideas? Thank you for the detailed recipe, eager to try out the eggless version.

      Reply
      • Gabby

        April 05, 2022 at 5:41 pm

        Hi! You can definitely use applesauce, or I also think it would work well with two flax eggs as a substitute! Would love to hear how it goes!

        Reply
    4. alex

      April 05, 2022 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      i've tried many banana bread recipes and this one is by far the best. great job

      Reply
      • Gabby

        April 05, 2022 at 3:45 pm

        Hi Alex! So glad to hear that you loved it! Thanks for the review πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Brittany

      March 31, 2022 at 12:41 pm

      This is so deliciously perfect! We made it on Monday & are planning to make more today. We subbed applesauce for eggs because we have an egg allergy in our house. It is THE BEST!

      Reply
      • Gabby

        March 31, 2022 at 2:57 pm

        Hi Brittany! This comment totally made my day, I'm so happy to hear that you loved the recipe and that it worked out well without eggs! Yay! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave a review πŸ˜€

        Reply
    6. Jen

      August 02, 2021 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Everything a banana bread should be, soft and moist with a perfectly crisp, light crust on top. The closest to my Grandma's bread I've ever gotten, thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Gabby

        August 04, 2021 at 2:54 pm

        Hi Jen! The ultimate compliment! I'm so thrilled to hear how much you loved the recipe! And thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave a review πŸ™‚

        Reply
    7. Abby

      May 11, 2021 at 5:48 am

      The best banana bread recipe I’ve made!!! I replaced the chocolate with walnuts and it was delicious. I also added cinnamon and nutmeg. HIGHLY recommend making this bread it’s quick, easy and delicious. What more could you want.

      Reply
      • Gabby

        May 11, 2021 at 2:50 pm

        Hi Abby! Wow what a compliment - I'm so happy to hear that you loved the banana bread! The cinnamon and nutmeg flavors sound perfect for this recipe too πŸ™‚ Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave a review!

        Reply
    8. Morgan

      May 10, 2021 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy and super delicious, will definitely make again and again and again!

      Reply
      • Gabby

        May 20, 2021 at 4:40 pm

        Hi Morgan! I'm so happy that you loved the banana bread recipe! Thanks so much for stopping by πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Daniel

      May 10, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      Hot damn this is good!

      Reply
      • Gabby

        May 12, 2021 at 3:28 pm

        Hi Daniel! I'm so happy to hear that you loved the recipe! Thanks for stopping by πŸ™‚

        Reply
    10. Emilie

      April 25, 2021 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      Loved the recipe!:-) Easy to make and super yummy

      Reply
      • Gabby

        April 26, 2021 at 1:55 pm

        Hi Emilie! Yay I'm so happy to to hear that you loved the recipe! Thanks so much for coming back to leave a review πŸ™‚

        Reply
    11. Emily

      April 16, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      Hi! Would coconut sugar work in this recipe? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Gabby

        April 16, 2021 at 3:34 pm

        Hi Emily! You can try replacing the brown sugar (or if needed, the white sugar as well) with coconut sugar at a 1:1 ratio. Brown sugar does add a lot of moisture, so the banana bread texture will likely be less moist, but there are enough bananas in the recipe that I think it should still be moist enough. I personally haven't tested this recipe with coconut sugar myself, so I can't say for sure how it will turn out, but those would be my suggestions! Would love to hear how it goes if you try it πŸ™‚

        Reply
    12. Lori

      March 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, banana bread, so moist and easy to make. The chocolate chips added a degree of decadence. My new favourite banana bread recipe.

      Reply
      • Gabby

        April 01, 2021 at 1:34 pm

        Hi Lori! This made my day - what a compliment! I'm so happy you loved the recipe. Thank you so much for trying it out and for coming back to leave a review! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    13. Ella

      March 15, 2021 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      This banana bread is so crazy moist! I love that you don't need a mixer for this.

      Reply
      • Gabby

        March 15, 2021 at 3:55 pm

        Hi Ella! I'm so happy to hear that! I love a good no mixer recipe too πŸ™‚ Thanks so much for stopping by!

        Reply
    14. N. raham

      March 14, 2021 at 2:04 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and moist, quick and easy to make. I think this recipe is the best I've tried and I've tried quite a few.

      Reply
      • Gabby

        March 15, 2021 at 3:56 pm

        Hi! What an amazing compliment! I'm so happy to hear that you loved the recipe - thank you so much for trying it out and coming back to leave a review πŸ™‚

        Reply

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