Healthy Banana Bread
A deliciously wholesome banana bread recipe that is vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas (= 1 ½ cups mashed banana) Use overripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor.
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar Can be substituted with brown sugar or agave nectar.
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk Almond, soy, or oat milk can be used.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted) Can be substituted with applesauce.
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups oat flour Can substitute with almond flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
Add-Ins
- ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
- ¼ cup walnuts (chopped) Can use pecans or almonds.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips (saving some for the top) and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips and walnuts on top.
Baking
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the bread sit in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy it on its own or with your favorite vegan butter.
Notes
To store, wrap tightly and it can last for 2-3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze slices wrapped in plastic wrap for up to three months.