Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread, #SundaySupper

NinjaBaker — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:15:54 +0000

Recipes men love is the Twitter chat around today’s #SundaySupper table. (You are definitely invited! Please scroll down for the details.) As my husband, David, is the man I love, I’m contributing his favorite food - vegan fare! Specifically, Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread. (Based on the famed Chunky Monkey banana ice cream sprinkled with bits of dark chocolate and walnuts.)

Vegan Banana Bread: Inspired by the famous Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

As delightful as Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread is to David; FOX TV's Bones fans delight in David's artistic gifts. He’s the creative genius behind the computer and Angelatron graphics on the show. My Renaissance man husband is talented and smart. (He tested two points below genius on an IQ test!) However, what I appreciate most is his huge heart. One example: During Christmas break, he suggested that we drive around Santa Monica handing out cash to those in need.

A soft cake-like crumb and lots of melted chocolate await in every slice of
Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread.

You can see why I’d want to bake up something special for this special man in my life. I found this Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread here at the Peaceful Dumpling. The recipe looked dee-licious! However, it isn’t gluten-free and David shies away from wheat. Despite the warnings of the proprietor at Peaceful Dumpling not to substitute anything, this Ninja Baker sneaked in a rice flour blend for the all-purpose kind. (I also added a few extra chocolate chips.)

Banana bread for the beloved vegans in your life.

The result? My opinion? Not grrreat. But the gluten-free, soy free, nonGMO fantabulous Chocolate Dream chips saved the day. (Bless the magical wonders of chocolate!) The chips mask the slightly ricey flavor. David, however, liked my version of Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread. Here’s a snippet of our conversation after I made his favorite very non-vegan eggs (sprinkled with diced onions and scrambled with splashes of soy sauce and dots of olive oil.)

David: “Can I have a slice of the banana bread?”
The Ninja Baker: “Sure, just remember I still have to take pictures for the blog.”

Minutes later after checking e-mails, I waltzed into the kitchen ready for a Chunky Monkey Vegan Bread photo shoot. Here’s what I found:

David liked my vegan version of chocolate chip banana bread.

Fortunately, I baked two loaves.

Ready to slice up and reveal some Chunky Monkey vegan goodness.

This Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread is highly recommended for those who are or have loved ones with food sensitivities. If not, go for the real thing. I highly recommend this recipe.

Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread

Sensitive to wheat? Dairy? Any products with animals? And LOVE sweets? This Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread is created with love just for you!

Tip: If possible buy Chocolate Dream chips...The guys who recommended them to me at Whole Foods were right about the uber-deliciousness of the dairy free, soy free, nonGMO, gluten-free chocolate chips!

This Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread is adapted from a recipe at Peaceful Dumpling.

Ingredients:

2 cups rice flour blend
1/3 cup sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
3 very ripe bananas
Juice of ½ a lemon
½ cup coconut oil
1½ cups vegan chocolate chips (I used Chocolate Dream chips)

Directions:

Rub coconut oil into two 8” x 4½” loaf pans. Lightly flour the pans, too. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in one large bowl.

In a separate bowl, mash the bananas with the lemon juice and coconut oil. (A potato masher is a brilliant tool for smushing bananas.)

Add the banana mixture to the flour bowl. Combine well but do not over mix. (You want a tender loaf of bread. Not a tough one.) Gently stir in the chocolate chips.

Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick plunged into the centers comes out clean.

Enjoy more recipes created for the special men in the lives of the #SundaySupper crew:

Manly Starters:

BBQ Chicken Nacho by Country Girl in The Kitchen
Beer Battered Fried Mushrooms by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Burrata Bresaola and Arugula Appetizer by Family Foodie
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce by Hip Foodie Mom
Chipotle Pork Belly-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers by The Redhead Baker
Coconut Beer-Battered Prawns with Spicy Marmalade by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Devils on Horseback by Nosh My Way
Fried Pickles by Cookin’ Mimi
Garlic and Herb Wine Jelly by What Smells So Good?
Maple Sriracha Chicken Wings by Manu’s Menu
Tomato Bacon Jam by Feed Me, Seymour

Manly Mains:

Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burgers by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Bacon Cheeseburger Crustless Quiche by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Beef Barbacoa by Casa de Crews
Beef Short Rib Sandwich by Life Tastes Good
Beer Brats with Pepper Relish by Jelly Toast
Beer Can Chicken by Curious Cuisiniere
Chicago Style-Pizza by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Chili Dog Casserole by Simple Gourmet
Chipotle Pork Chops by girlichef
Coconut & Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers by Take A Bite Out of Boca
Colossal Burger by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Gluten Free Lemon Pepper Wings by Gluten Free Crumbley
Grilled Chipotle Chicken Pizza by Peaceful Cooking
Grilled Lobster with Miso Butter by Kimchi MOM
Grilled Sweet Guava Chicken by The Foodie Army Wife
Ham and Pineapple Pizza Pockets by gotta get baked
Huevos Rancheros Casserole by Pescetarian Journal
Lacquered Short Ribs in the Slow Cooker by Shockingly Delicious
Maple Chipotle Barbecue Pork Tenderloin by Flavor Mosaic
Meatball Burger on Garlic Bread by Healthy.Delicious.
Mom’s Slow Roasted Brisket by Food Lust People Love
Perfectly Pan Seared Steak by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Pollo al Peperoncino by Run DMT
Polish Coal Miner Piggies (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls- Golabki) by Rants from my Crazy Kitchen
Red Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos. How to win over your man’s stomach and steal his heart. by Simply Healthy Family
Ropa Vieja by Meal Diva
Salt of the Earth Ribs by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Salisbury Steak w/ Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Smoked Turkey Drumsticks by Cindy’s Recipes and Writing
Stuffed Chipotle Bacon Cheese Burgers by Peanut Butter and Peppers
Stuffed Pork Chops by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Tex-Mex Gut Buster Chili by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
The Cleveland Hogg Burger by Seduction in the Kitchen

Manly Desserts:

Beer Funnel Cake by Killer Bunnies, Inc.
Black Forest Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
Carob Chip Cookies by Pies and Plots
Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread by Ninjabaking.com
Classic Cheesecake by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
Fat Man’s Pie by Magnolia Days
Mandarin orange cake aka southern pig pickin’ cake by Baking & Browning
Pizookies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Grilled Pound Cake Stacks with Roasted Strawberries by Melanie Makes
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie With Mascarpone Cream by La Bella Vita Cucina

Wine Pairings for Man Food #SundaySupper byENOFYLZ Wine Blog

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Wishing you a special someone to share life's rollercoaster ride.

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Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread, #SundaySupper