Description
Discover The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free) — a moist, fluffy treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert! Made with wholesome oat flour and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup, this banana bread combines delightful flavors and textures. Each slice is filled with ripe bananas and a hint of cinnamon, making it an irresistible guilt-free indulgence. Simple to prepare and customizable with your favorite mix-ins like walnuts or vegan chocolate chips, it’s a recipe everyone will love. Enjoy it warm with nut butter or fresh fruit for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 2 cups oat flour
- 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 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 to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
- Gradually add oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and any desired mix-ins to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with additional mix-ins if desired.
- Bake for 60–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. For variations, consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruits. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for longer storage.