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Plant-Based Banana Bread

baked loaf of vegan banana bread with chocolate chips, sliced and served on a wooden cutting board with chocolate chips scattered around.
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Plant-based banana bread is a delicious, wholesome alternative to traditional banana bread, made entirely with vegan ingredients.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat for extra fiber)

    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

    • ½ teaspoon baking powder

    • ½ teaspoon salt

    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but highly recommended for flavor)

Wet Ingredients

    • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

    • ½ cup maple syrup or coconut sugar

    • ⅓ cup coconut oil (or any neutral oil)

    • ¼ cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)

    • 1 flaxseed egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water)

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ins for Extra Flavor

    • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch

    • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips for a touch of sweetness

    • ¼ cup shredded coconut for added texture

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients

    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

    1. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth. The riper the bananas, the better the sweetness and moisture in your plant-based banana bread.

    1. In a small bowl, prepare the flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until thickened.

Step 2: Mixing the Banana Bread Batter

    1. Add the maple syrup (or coconut sugar), melted coconut oil, plant-based milk, flax egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well to combine.

    1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

    1. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix—overmixing can make the plant-based banana bread dense instead of fluffy.

    1. If using nuts, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut, fold them into the batter for extra flavor and texture.

Step 3: Baking the Plant-Based Banana Bread

    1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

    1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    1. If the top starts to brown too quickly, lightly cover with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

    1. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas—they add natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Measure flour correctly—spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter—stir until just combined to maintain a light texture.
  • Experiment with mix-ins—try raisins, nuts, or vegan chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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Keywords: Plant-based banana bread

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