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The Best Pumpkin Banana Bread Covered In Chocolate

Fluffy, moist and absolutely delicious! This dairy free chocolate covered pumpkin banana bread is everything you never knew you needed!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, dairy free
Keyword: banana bread, chocolate pumpkin, dairy free pumpkin bread, gluten free pumpkin bread, healthy dessert
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Ciarra Siller

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan

Ingredients

for the pumpkin banana bread

  • 1/2 cup mashed overly ripe banana 1 large banana
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
  • 2/3 cup almond milk room temperature
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dark brown coconut sugar
  • 2 cup Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Organic Flour or Bob's 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

for the chocolate

  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate dairy free
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts for topping

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, pumpkin puree, eggs, coconut oil, almond milk, vinegar, vanilla and coconut sugar.
  • In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Dump the dry ingredients into the wet and use a rubber spatula to stir until no dry spots remain.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 F and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper for easy removal. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake in a preheated oven for 45-55 minutes and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool for 1 hour. Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl and cook for 1 minute, stopping every 15 seconds to stir. Pour the chocolate over the loaf and let it sit at room temperature for one hour before serving.

Notes

This loaf is best if devoured 3-4 days after baking. Store this bread wrapped in plastic or an airtight container.