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

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

Treat yourself to coffee lovers' chocolate chip banana bread! This rich, delicious recipe is egg-free, butter-free, and dairy-free—perfect for any time.
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Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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!