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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » Incredible Vegan Banana Bread

    Incredible Vegan Banana Bread

    Published May 31, 2021 · Modified Apr 14, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 357 Comments

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    Easy Vegan Banana Bread that's whole grain, perfectly sweet and moist, and takes less than 10 minutes to whip up! A healthy and simple recipe that will be the only banana bread you ever need.

    sliced loaf of banana bread

    I've always been a gigantic banana bread girl. Who in their right mind doesn't like banana bread? I cannot comprehend.

    I grew up eating banana bread at least monthly. My mumsy was a baker extraordinaire. I have vivid memories of powdered sugar dusted apple cake, brownies (ya know, the recipe on the side of cocoa box), cream cheese cookies, and baked apples.

    She never made banana bread without oodles of chocolate chips. Oh, and walnuts! I remember complaining as a kid but now I'm obsessed.

    two slices of banana bread on a plate with milk

    Key ingredients, substitutions, and tips

    We're using classic pantry staples to make this simple, fluffy loaf. No egg substitutes required!

    • Whole wheat pastry flour: So fluffy! I love using this flour in quick breads because it gives you the 100% whole grain benefit without the super "wheaty" taste of whole grain flour. You can easily sub it out for all purpose flour, too.
    • Banana: Use the ripest bananas you have to get the most natural sweetness bang for your buck. Mine were pretty much black. It's cool! Measure out 1 ½ cups the banana after you mash it as bananas greatly vary in size. I find that frozen bananas are too liquidy so I don't recommend going that route.
    • Sugar: We're keeping it simple with sugar but you can also use coconut sugar or brown sugar. Maple syrup works beautifully as well if you're looking for a more natural sweetener. I tried it with ⅓ cup maple syrup and I had to cook it for 1 hour 15 minutes.
    • Non-dairy milk: I used unsweetened vanilla almond. We're adding a splash of vinegar for that buttermilk effect. Lemon juice also works.
    • Oil: Any neutral flavored oil is great here--avocado, melted coconut oil, etc.
    • Vanilla and cinnamon: To enhance the banana bread flavor. You can omit the cinnamon if you're not a fan but I love the warmth it adds.
    • Chocolate chips: I pretty much live for chocolate chips, but you can leave them out if that's your jam. You could also use walnuts! Cost saving tip: I like to get the big bag of dairy-free chocolate chips from Costco (you can buy them on Amazon, too).

    loaf of banana bread

    How to make the best banana bread

    • Use the ripest bananas around for the best banana flavor. Dark brown and spotty is ideal!
    • Don't over-mix the batter. Lumps are your friend so you don't overdevelop the gluten. This loaf is nice and fluffy versus dense.
    • Jazz it up with your favorite add-ins! Chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, coconut, extra cinnamon....YUM.
    • Give your loaf pan a good spray or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
    • Let the bread cool a bit before removing it from the pan for perfect slicing.

    Can this be made gluten free?

    Why yes, it can! I would recommend this gluten free baking flour to make it gluten-free. It works like a charm!

    Can I use frozen bananas?

    Yes! Just be sure to fully thaw them at room temperature, drain any of the excess liquid, and then measure. You may need to use a bit more bananas if you use frozen.

    banana bread on plate with fork

    Storage tips

    The best place to store banana bread is on the countertop in an air-tight container for up to three days. If you still have some left to munch on, you can store in the fridge for up to a week or more and it will stay moist.

    To freeze bread, simply wrap the loaf tightly in foil then in a plastic bag with the air squeezed out. It will stay fresh for up to four months. You can thaw it on the counter at room temp or in the microwave for 30 seconds when you’re ready to eat.

    More quick bread goodness

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    • Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread
    • One Bowl Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
    • Almond Flour Chocolate Banana Bread
    • Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread

    Please let me know how this vegan banana bread recipe turns out for you by leaving a star rating and/or comment!

    OH MAN. Your house is about to smell soooooo good.

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    sliced banana bread with chocolate chips

    Vegan Banana Bread Recipe

    ★★★★★ 4.9 from 134 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 mins
    • Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
    • Yield: 10 slices 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Vegan Banana Bread that's 100% whole grain, perfectly sweet and moist, and takes less than 10 minutes to whip up! A healthy and super simple banana bread recipe that will quickly become a favorite. See notes for gluten free options. Delicious with my Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting!


    Ingredients

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    • ¼ cup non dairy milk + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 ½ cups very overripe bananas, mashed (about 3 medium bananas)
    • ½ cup organic cane sugar (or ⅓ cup maple syrup)
    • ¼ cup avocado oil (or melted coconut oil)
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all purpose flour)
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp fine sea salt
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ½ cup chocolate chips, plus more for topping

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x5in loaf pan with cooking spray.
    2. Place almond milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Stir and set aside.
    3. Measure out bananas in a large mixing bowl. Use a potato masher or fork to mash them well. Add sugar or syrup, oil, and vanilla, whisking to combine. Stir in milk.
    4. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir just until just barely combined (a few flour clumps are okay). Fold in chocolate chips, being careful not to over-mix.
    5. Pour into pan. Bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes for maple syrup version), or until a knife comes out clean. If your loaf looks like it's getting too browned, quickly slide a piece of tin foil on top after 50 minutes. Once done, carefully remove from pan and place on a wire rack to cool before slicing.

    Notes

    TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE: Do not substitute almond flour or coconut flour for the whole wheat flour; they are not even substitutes and your banana bread will not turn out. For a gluten-free version, readers have had success with 2 cups of 1:1 GF baking flour OR 1 ½ GF baking flour + ½ cup almond flour. Or try my Best Gluten Free Banana Bread!

    Keywords: vegan banana bread, healthy banana bread

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    About Alexis Joseph


    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food.

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    1. Pam says

      May 08, 2022 at 10:56 pm

      Can I use unsweetened applesauce instead of oil????

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 09, 2022 at 6:53 pm

        I do not recommend it; the oil is important for moisture and texture and it will likely be spongey without it!

        Reply
    2. Rena Remer says

      April 08, 2022 at 2:21 am

      I realized I may have never left a comment. I make this bread all the time. My family and friends love it and I think it is by far my favorite recipe. Turns out incredible 100% of the time. It brings me so much joy making it, especially not having to make any concessions for vegan friends. Only item is that mine usually cooks faster than the recipe states. Thank you for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 18, 2022 at 5:22 pm

        You made my day, thank you SO much Rena!

        Reply
    3. Rose says

      April 03, 2022 at 12:42 am

      Warning to all who don’t already do this.. check your bread as it is baking regularly… I baked it for 15 minutes less than suggested, and it was still burnt and crispy all along the outside (top and bottom). (I should have taken it out at 45 minutes when I covered the top with foil, as my chocolate chips were already burnt.) If you think the bread is done… it probably is. You can always bake it more if not. This is why I never bake things, it never turns out.

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    4. Vicki Johnson says

      March 18, 2022 at 5:04 pm

      So delicious and so easy! Thanks for another great recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Lea says

      March 11, 2022 at 4:26 pm

      Delicious and easy to follow, loved it!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 13, 2022 at 3:13 pm

        Yayyyy thanks Lea!

        Reply
    6. Carlie says

      December 21, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      Happy to have found another go-to recipe! I can always count on Alexis to create healthier recipes that don't compromise flavor. I used maple syrup and baked for 1 hr 10 mins, and it was a bit overdone, but just goes to show oven temps/times can vary.

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 22, 2021 at 1:59 pm

        Stellar! So sorry it was overdone but glad you still enjoyed it!

        Reply
    7. Laura says

      December 21, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      Absolutely delicious..used oat flour and was so good. The kids loved it. Entire loaf gone in about 10 minutes!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 22, 2021 at 1:59 pm

        Oh wow I'm thrilled to know! Thanks, Laura!

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