Description
Experience the ultimate in healthy baking with The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free). This moist and fluffy banana bread is crafted with wholesome oat flour and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, each slice offers a delightful balance of flavor and nutrition. With easy preparation steps and customizable options for mix-ins like nuts or vegan chocolate chips, this recipe is designed to impress. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a quiet moment at home, this banana bread is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 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 (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in vegan chocolate chips and chopped walnuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg