The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Indulge in The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free), a delightful treat that’s perfect for any time of day, whether you’re enjoying it as a hearty breakfast, a nourishing snack, or a satisfying dessert. This moist and fluffy banana bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and coconut sugar, ensuring every bite is rich in flavor without the guilt. Easy to make and versatile, you can customize it with your favorite mix-ins like vegan chocolate chips or nuts. Plus, it’s meal prep friendly – keep it on hand for those moments when you crave something sweet yet wholesome. Bake this delicious banana bread today and enjoy a healthy alternative that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 2 cups oat flour
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- Vegan chocolate chips (optional)
- Walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
- In another bowl, combine oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in vegan chocolate chips and chopped walnuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with additional chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg