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

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45-50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: N/A

Description

Indulge in this delicious and moist banana bread that is not only vegan and gluten-free but also packed with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, coconut sugar, and walnuts. The addition of vegan chocolate chips adds a touch of sweetness to this healthy treat.


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

Add-ins:

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  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 ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Add Mix-ins: Fold in vegan chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, top with additional chocolate chips and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. 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

  • This banana bread is best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
  • You can customize this recipe by adding nuts, seeds, or dried fruit of your choice.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg