This vegan banana bread is a perfect treat for breakfast or as a snack. Made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, flaxseed meal, and whole wheat flour, this bread is moist, flavorful, and easy to make. It's a great way to use up overripe bananas and satisfy your sweet tooth without any guilt.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and flaxseed meal.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Interesting Facts
Bananas are a great source of potassium, fiber, and vitamins.
Flaxseed meal is a good plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids.
This vegan banana bread can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like nuts, chocolate, or dried fruit.