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Healthy Banana Bread

Deliciously Moist Healthy Banana Bread You'll Love

This Healthy Banana Bread is a moist, vegan, and gluten-free delight, perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 bananas ripe The riper, the better for flavor
  • 0.5 cups coconut sugar Can be substituted with brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups maple syrup Agave syrup can also be used
  • 0.5 cups non-dairy milk Almond milk or oat milk are great substitutes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for best results
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Can be substituted with lemon juice if necessary
  • 0.33 cups coconut oil Melted; can substitute with unsweetened applesauce
  • 1.5 cups oat flour Can substitute with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure it’s fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Can substitute with pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg Optional but enhances flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
For the Mix-ins
  • 0.5 cups vegan chocolate chips Can be omitted or substituted with nuts
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts Can be replaced with pecans or omitted

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then whisk in coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
  3. Gradually add oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
  4. Fold in vegan chocolate chips and chopped walnuts into the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 60-65 minutes, until top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Once cooled, slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for optimal sweetness and moisture. Don’t overmix the batter to maintain fluffiness. Cool completely before slicing for best results.

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