Description
Enjoy this irresistible healthy vegan and gluten-free banana bread, made with ripe bananas, coconut sugar, and optional chocolate chips. It’s a simple, guilt-free treat perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Ripe Bananas
- 1 cup Coconut Sugar
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup Non-Dairy Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
- 1 1/2 cups Oat Flour
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Vegan Chocolate Chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup Walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed ripe bananas, coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
- Add oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in vegan chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips and walnuts on top if desired.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Serve warm with vegan butter or nut butter.
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter for a light and fluffy texture.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg