Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free). This moist, fluffy treat is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, making it a versatile addition to your kitchen. Made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, oat flour, and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup, this banana bread offers a deliciously nutritious option without refined sugars or animal products. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg elevate the flavor, while added walnuts and vegan chocolate chips provide satisfying texture. Easy to prepare with minimal steps, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy this guilt-free indulgence any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips
- ¼ cup walnuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in walnuts and vegan chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg