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Coffee Lover's Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (No Eggs, Butter, or Dairy)

Coffee Lover's Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (No Eggs, Butter, or Dairy)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cupsall-purpose flour: This forms the base of the bread (creating the structure needed to hold the moist ingredients together.)
  • ½ cupalmond flour: This adds moisture while also providing a nuttier flavor and improves the nutritional profile with added healthy fats.
  • 2 Tbspcornstarch: This ingredient serves as a thickening agent (helping to achieve a tender crumb.)
  • ½ tspsalt: Salt elevates the flavors (balancing the sweetness and enhancing the overall taste of the bread.)
  • 2 ½ tspbaking powder: This is vital for leavening (contributing to the rise and fluffiness of the banana bread.)
  • ½ cupsugar of choice: Sweetness is critical in banana bread. You can opt for brown sugar (coconut sugar, or a sugar alternative as needed.)
  • 1 ½ cupsmashed bananas: The star ingredient (providing moisture, sweetness, and natural flavor. It's best to use overripe bananas.)
  • ½ cupmelted coconut or olive oil: This adds richness and moisture while keeping the bread dairy-free. Coconut oil complements the flavors beautifully.
  • ¼ cupstrong coffee or coffee extract: This ingredient infuses the bread with a robust flavor that pairs wonderfully with the chocolate.
  • 1 cupchocolate chips: Chocolate adds a rich (decadent sweetness that makes this bread irresistibly delicious.)
  • ¼ cupall-purpose flour: Used to create a crumbly texture (contributing to the overall appeal of the bread.)
  • 2 Tbspbrown sugar: Adds additional sweetness and a caramel-like flavor that complements the bread perfectly.
  • 1 Tbspmelted coconut or olive oil: This gives the streusel its moisture and helps bind the ingredients together.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan (7.75 x 3.75 inches or 8 x 4 inches) by greasing it lightly with cooking spray or oil.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup almond flour, 2 Tbsp cornstarch, ½ tsp salt, and 2 ½ tsp baking powder until evenly mixed. This ensures your leavening agents and flavors are distributed uniformly.

  3. 3

    Prepare the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mash 1 ½ cups bananas until smooth. Stir in ½ cup melted coconut or olive oil and ¼ cup strong coffee, or use coffee extract for a more intense flavor. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Be careful not to overmix; you want just to combine the ingredients until you see no dry flour. Finally, fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.

  5. 5

    Prepare for baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. For the streusel topping, combine ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp melted coconut or olive oil in a small bowl, and sprinkle it evenly over the batter.

  6. 6

    Bake the bread: Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the bread; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

  7. 7

    Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your warm banana bread!