Vegan Banana Bread

Preheat the oven to 350ºF or 180ºC and prepare an 8x4-inch (20x10 cm) loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with vegan butter or coconut oil.

In a small bowl, combine the milk and vinegar. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 5 minutes until it thickens and curdles.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth with a fork or potato masher.

Add the wet ingredients (thickened milk mixture, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract) and mix well.

Then add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) and stir until the batter is smooth.

If using chocolate chips, add them to the batter and mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with additional chocolate chips, if desired.

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

Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely, or for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.