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    Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread

    October 5, 2020 By Rene 16 Comments

    This Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast or snack. It is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and made extra tasty with chocolate chips.

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    This Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast or snack. It is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and made extra tasty with chocolate chips | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpumpkinbread #pumpkinbananabread

    We are really embracing pumpkin season around here and this Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is just the beginning.

    This bread is so rich and delicious but is lightened up by using maple syrup in place of sugar and non-dairy milk instead of oil. Believe me, you won't miss either one. This is still plenty sweet (especially with the addition of chocolate chips).

    How to make Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread

    This bread is sooooooooo easy. Take some overly-ripe bananas and mash them in a bowl. Add the rest of the wet ingredients and stir to combine.

    This Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast or snack. It is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and made extra tasty with chocolate chips | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpumpkinbread #pumpkinbananabread

    Next, mix together your dry ingredients. I used white flour, but you can also swap it for wheat. I haven't tried this with gluten-free flour, but I assume it will still work just fine.

    Combine it all together and stir in some chocolate chips. Add it to a lined bread pan and bake it for 45-60 minutes. Be prepared for your house to smell amazing during this hour of baking.

    This Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast or snack. It is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and made extra tasty with chocolate chips | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpumpkinbread #pumpkinbananabread

    Are chocolate chips vegan?

    The short answer...some chocolate chips are vegan. Obviously milk chocolate is a no-go. But dark chocolate should be fine and semi-sweet should also be fine.

    Be sure to always check the label. For example, the semi-sweet chips at Trader Joe's are vegan. But their semi-sweet chunks are NOT vegan. So silly, but better to check the label at the store than figure it out later.

    This Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast or snack. It is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and made extra tasty with chocolate chips | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpumpkinbread #pumpkinbananabread
    This Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast or snack. It is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and made extra tasty with chocolate chips | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpumpkinbread #pumpkinbananabread

    How to store leftover Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread

    I like to store leftovers in glass containers in the fridge. The flavors will just continue to get stronger as it sits and I personally love eating a cold piece for breakfast.

    You can always give it a quick reheat in the microwave too!

    This Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast or snack. It is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and made extra tasty with chocolate chips | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpumpkinbread #pumpkinbananabread

    Need more Fall recipe inspo? Check these out:

    • Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
    • Vegan Pumpkin and Sausage Stuffed Shells
    • Vegan Pumpkin Lasagna Roll Ups
    • Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
    This Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast or snack. It is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and made extra tasty with chocolate chips | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpumpkinbread #pumpkinbananabread
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    4.79 from 14 votes

    Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread

    This Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast or snack. It is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and made extra tasty with chocolate chips.
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword baking, bread, pumpkin
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes
    Servings 8 pieces

    Ingredients

    • 3 ripe bananas approx. 1.5 cups
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • ½ cup maple syrup or agave
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup non-dairy milk
    • 2 cups flour I used white
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips plus more for topping, I used semi-sweet

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x5 bread pan with parchment paper.
    • Add the bananas to a bowl and mash with a fork. Add the remaining wet ingredients and stir to combine.
    • In a separate bowl, add all of the dry ingredients. Whisk until combined.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until combined. Add the chocolate chips and gently stir in.
    • Transfer the batter to the pan and spread evenly. Top with a few extra chocolate chips and gently press them down.
    • Place in the oven on the center rack for 45 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick and continue to cook if not cooked all the way through in 5 minute intervals.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Lift the bread out of the pan and remove the parchment paper. Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes (or as long as you can take it).
    • Slice into 8 pieces and serve. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge.

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    Comments

    1. Rikki

      December 29, 2021 at 7:46 am

      5 stars
      I made this with king Arthur’s GF flour and used coconut sugar instead of maple syrup and it was absolutely delicious. It needs like 55-60 minutes for me but my husband thought it was the best banana bread I’ve made and I’m always trying new recipes and baking a banana bread every week!! The only thing was it wasn’t a strong pumpkin flavor but it made it so moist 😋

      Reply
    2. MK

      November 03, 2021 at 5:40 am

      Hi! Can substitute maple syrup with just sugar?

      Reply
      • Rene

        November 03, 2021 at 8:43 am

        Hi MK - yes, you can swap it for sugar.

        Reply
    3. Julie

      October 12, 2021 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      Turned out amazing! I used oat flour to make it gluten free. Great recipe. Will definitely be sharing this. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Rene

        October 19, 2021 at 5:18 pm

        Thanks Julie! So glad you enjoyed it and were able to make it GF!

        Reply
    4. Madeline

      January 08, 2021 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      An instant hit! I was a bit skeptical of the flavor combo but it worked perfectly! I used double the cinnamon and it had a beautifully fragrant flavor. This recipe is perfect for vegans or non-vegans who have some ripe bananas to use!

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 11, 2021 at 9:57 am

        You can never go wrong with double cinnamon! So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    5. Steph

      November 27, 2020 at 5:04 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the flavors were perfect! This will be a dessert staple in my house all year long!!

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 02, 2020 at 8:58 am

        So glad you liked it!!!

        Reply
    6. Sara

      October 23, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      3 stars
      I’m not sure if I just didn’t let my bread cook enough, or if I cooked it too long? It came out chewy and tough. I like the flavors but it’s very dense. It wasn’t done at 45 minutes so I kept checking every 5 minutes until the knife came out clean. I followed the recipe to a T, so I’m just a little confused what went wrong.

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      • Rene

        October 26, 2020 at 12:34 pm

        Hi Sara - sorry it didn't turn out for you. I think this recipe is a little more dense than others because there is no oil and very little milk. Undercooking it slightly may have helped a little. Again, sorry it wasn't the right recipe for you!

        Reply
    7. Allison

      October 21, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was so great! Festive, delicious, and might even make a great bread pudding?? Thank you Rene!

      Reply
      • Rene

        October 26, 2020 at 12:36 pm

        Yay! So glad you liked it!!!

        Reply
    8. Perla

      October 10, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      4 stars
      Delicious! Not overly sweet, simple ingredients we had on hand. Will be making again! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Rene

        October 12, 2020 at 2:12 pm

        Yay! So glad you liked it!

        Reply
      • Erin

        October 14, 2020 at 11:43 am

        Perla, I am wondering what made you leave a star off your rating?

        I am getting ready to make this recipe sans chocolate.

        Thank you.

        Reply

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