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

A delicious vegan and gluten-free banana bread made with ripe bananas, coconut sugar, and chocolate chips.

  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line your 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then add coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar; mix until well combined.
  3. Gently mix in oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vegan chocolate chips until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle extra vegan chocolate chips and chopped walnuts on top if desired.
  5. Bake for 60-65 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Slice and serve the banana bread warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Serve fresh with nut butter or vegan cream cheese. Can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: banana bread, vegan dessert, gluten-free baking, healthy snacks, quick breads