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The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

  • Author: Any
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50-60 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in this delicious and moist banana bread that is not only vegan and gluten-free but also healthy. Packed with the goodness of ripe bananas, oats, and warm spices, this recipe is sure to become your go-to treat for breakfast or snack time.


Ingredients

Scale

Main 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

Additional:

  • ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips, plus more for topping
  • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix in coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and melted coconut oil.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top, and bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize this banana bread by adding dried fruits, seeds, or other nuts for extra flavor and texture.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer shelf life.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: Healthy banana bread, vegan recipe, gluten-free baking, banana dessert, oat flour bread