Vegan Chai Banana Bread w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in the rich flavors of chai-spiced vegan banana bread topped with a creamy and tangy vegan cream cheese frosting. This recipe combines the warmth of chai spices with the sweetness of ripe bananas, creating a delightful treat perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon chai spice mix
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• For the cream cheese frosting:
• 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Grease a loaf pan and set aside

In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and chai spice mix

In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt

Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then add almond milk and apple cider vinegar

Mix until just combined

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

For the frosting, beat vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy

Once the banana bread has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top

Slice and serve

Enjoy your vegan chai banana bread with cream cheese frosting