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Slices of moist vegan banana bread on a wooden cutting board

Vegan Banana Bread

This classic Vegan Banana Bread is moist, sweet, and easy to make. Using ripe bananas, a touch of vegetable oil, and a hint of vanilla, it’s the perfect cozy loaf for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips make it customizable for your taste.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce for a healthier alternative)
  • 1 cup sugar (or coconut sugar/maple syrup)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract to the bananas; stir to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use fully ripe bananas for natural sweetness and soft texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender loaf.
  • Can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Freezes well for up to 3 months—slice before freezing for convenience.
  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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