The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
This is the best vegan & gluten-free banana bread you’ll ever eat! Made with oat flour & naturally sweetened with coconut sugar, this healthy banana bread is perfectly moist, fluffy & delicious!
Equipment
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, = 1 ½ cups mashed banana
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips, plus more for topping
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the mashed banana, coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
- Add the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, then mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. If desired, top with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (tempting, but this is very important!). Once cool, slice and serve!
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Notes
- Use ripe bananas: The spottier, the better. They add natural sweetness and are key to that perfectly moist texture.
- Use store-bought oat flour: I tested this recipe with both homemade and store-bought oat flour, and I prefer store-bought here. Since it’s professionally milled, it’s finer grind gives the loaf a lighter, softer crumb instead of the slightly hearty, dense texture homemade oat flour can create.
- Let it cool completely: I know it’s tempting, but patience is key. Banana bread retains heat after it’s pulled out of the oven, so cutting it while it's still warm can cause a gummy interior.
- Make it nut-free: Simply leave out the walnuts or swap in seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
- Mix-ins: Add chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, or swirls of peanut butter.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. You can also freeze slices for longer storage.
Serving: 1 slice, Calories: 226kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 292mg, Potassium: 125mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 68mg, Iron: 2mg
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