Description
This Vegan & Gluten-Free Banana Bread recipe is not only healthy but also incredibly delicious. Made with wholesome ingredients, it’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The moist and flavorful bread is a crowd-pleaser for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (= 1 ½ cups mashed banana)
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
- ¼ cup walnuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vegan chocolate chips until just combined.
- Transfer to pan: Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and top with more vegan chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if desired).
- Bake: Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven, let it sit in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve!
Notes
- This banana bread freezes well, so feel free to make a double batch and save some for later.
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
