Name: The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas (1 ½ cups mashed); 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); 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 (plus more for topping); ¼ cup walnuts (chopped)

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of The Best Healthy Banana Bread, a vegan and gluten-free treat that’s perfectly moist and fluffy. Made with ripe bananas and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar, this banana bread is great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. It’s easy to make, packed with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, and free from refined sugars. With the option to add chocolate chips or walnuts, you can customize it to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with nut butter, this banana bread is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

3 ripe bananas (1 ½ cups mashed)
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)
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 (plus more for topping)
¼ cup walnuts (chopped)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add in coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar, and mix well.
Stir in oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vegan chocolate chips until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 115mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added texture and flavor, feel free to mix in chopped nuts or seeds. Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.