Banana bread is one of those things that’s healthy enough to have for breakfast AND sweet enough to have as a dessert. It’s a baked good that I make very often in my household. This was the first time I tried a vegan banana bread (due to Lent) and it came out incredibly delicious.

WHAT MAKES THIS VEGAN BANANA BREAD DIFFERENT?

For those who have been following me for a while, you might be familiar with my famous Whole Wheat Banana Bread. It’s the first recipe ever posted on my blog and my go-to banana bread recipe that I reference a lot! This vegan banana bread differs from my original banana bread recipe in the following ways:

I replaced eggs with applesauce to make it vegan.
Instead of honey, I used maple syrup to make it vegan (you can also use vegan honey).
Instead of wheat flour and oats, I used regular all-purpose white flour.
I added a little apple cider vinegar.
I omitted the chocolate chips/raisins and topped it with walnuts instead (you can use any other nut of your choice! Sliced almonds and pecans are great options too).

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Goodcook Nonstick Bakeware, 9 x 5 Inch, Gray

BASIC INGREDIENTS, SUPER RIPE BANANAS

The simplicity of this vegan banana bread makes it an addicting treat that you can whip up anytime you want! I made sure to choose basic ingredients that many people usually carry in their kitchen already. As for the bananas, I’d suggest using the ripest bananas you have! I’m talking at least ¾ of the way covered in brown spots and extremely soft to the touch. Because the riper they are, the sweeter they are. And we all want sweet-as-can-be banana bread.

VEGAN BANANA BREAD

On a regular basis, I don’t usually follow a vegan diet. But I STILL make this vegan banana bread quite often because of how moist, fluffy and sweet it is. I’ve learned a lot from the countless times I’ve baked banana bread over the years and I think it’s one of the main recipes I’ve truly perfected. The great thing about banana bread is that there are so many variations! If you have any suggestions on what type of banana bread I should try next, feel free to leave me a comment. In the meantime, check out the full recipe for this Vegan Banana Bread below.

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VEGAN BANANA BREAD

Course: Breakfast, DessertDifficulty: Easy

Servings

slices

Prep time

minutes

Bake time

hour

Calories

297

kcal

This Vegan Banana Bread is so moist, fluffy and sweet. You won’t know if you should have it for breakfast or dessert! Sugar-free, vegan and incredibly delicious.

Ingredients

1/3 cup vegetable oil
½ cup maple syrup (or vegan honey)
½ cup applesauce
2 ripe bananas
¼ cup almond milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
Chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans (optional for sprinkling on top)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Prepare a 9 x 5 loaf pan by lining the bottom only with parchment paper then, grease the sides with oil or cooking spray
In a large bowl, beat the oil, honey and applesauce on medium speed until well combined
Mash bananas with a fork and add them to the bowl
Add almond milk, vanilla and apple cider vinegar. Mix on medium speed until smooth
Add the flour and baking soda. Beat on low until well blended. Or if you prefer a chunkier consistency, mix with a large spoon until flour is combined with all wet ingredients
Pour into the loaf pan. Sprinkle the top with chopped nuts (optional)
Place in oven and bake for 1 hour
Let cool at room temperature before removing from pan and slicing

Recipe Video

Notes

STORAGE: Room temperature for 3-4 days in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap
Calories & Nutritional Info may vary based on different brands and ingredients used. Nutritional Info below was calculated using Very Fit Well’s Nutrition Calculator.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container

Calories297

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3g 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Sodium 163mg 7%

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
Potassium 212mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
- Sugars 17.3g
Protein 3.8g 8%

Calcium 2%
Iron 11%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.