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Vegan blueberry banana oat bread fresh out of the oven, sliced and ready to serve.

Vegan Blueberry Banana Oat Bread

This Vegan Blueberry Banana Oat Bread is a cozy, wholesome loaf made with hearty oats, ripe bananas, and juicy blueberries. Naturally sweetened and lightly spiced, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. With options for oil-free and gluten-free versions, it’s a flexible and nutritious treat that’s easy to make and even easier to love.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1¼ cups old-fashioned oats (or quick oats)
  • 1¼ cups flour (spelt, all-purpose, or whole wheat)
  • ⅓ cup sugar (turbinado, coconut, or pure cane)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • Generous pinch of salt
  • 2–3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 to 1¼ cups)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup grapeseed or light olive oil (or applesauce for oil-free)
  • 1 cup (100g) blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Optional Add-Ons

  • Chopped walnuts, pecans, or seeds
  • Dark chocolate chips

Substitutions & Shortcuts

  • Use 2½ cups flour if skipping oats (not recommended)
  • Replace flour with a gluten-free blend for GF option
  • Swap bananas for unsweetened applesauce 1:1 if needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  3. Mash bananas: In a separate bowl, mash 2–3 ripe bananas until smooth.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: Add mashed bananas, almond milk, oil or applesauce, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Fold in blueberries: Gently fold in blueberries. If using frozen, no need to thaw.
  6. Transfer to pan: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top. Sprinkle extra blueberries or oats if desired.
  7. Bake: Bake for 50–55 minutes, rotating halfway through. The top should be golden and a toothpick should come out clean.
  8. Cool: Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Using quick oats will result in a softer texture; old-fashioned oats offer more chew.
  • If your bananas are very ripe, you can reduce the sugar slightly.
  • For a sugar-free version, use mashed dates or monk fruit sweetener as a substitute.
  • This loaf freezes well—wrap slices individually for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50–55 minutes
  • Category: Quick Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 loaf)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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