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Healthy Vegan Banana Bread

Cross-section of a loaf of moist Vegan Banana Bread (Healthy) topped with walnuts, sliced on a white plate.
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A simple recipe for moist, dairy-free, and eggless banana bread using whole grains and natural ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups spelt flour (or whole wheat, unbleached all-purpose, or gluten free blend)
  • 1/3 cup organic pure cane sugar (or 1/2 finely chopped dates)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of mineral salt
  • 1/3 cup neutral flavored oil (or liquid coconut oil, room temperature vegan butter, or applesauce)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 4 small or 3 large)
  • 1/4 cup almond milk (use only if needed)
  • 1/2 – 2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Add the oil/applesauce and vanilla extract. Mix these wet ingredients.
  3. Add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until the flour is just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.
  4. If the batter seems too thick, add the almond milk slowly.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
  7. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • If you lack baking soda, substitute with two teaspoons of baking powder.
  • You can replace the oil entirely with unsweetened applesauce for an oil-free loaf, though it may be denser.
  • For added flavor, mix in up to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon with the dry ingredients.
  • If you use dates for sweetness, add about 1/3 to 3/4 cup, pitted and finely chopped, with the wet ingredients.
  • Store the bread covered on the counter for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week.

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Keywords: Vegan Banana Bread, Healthy Baking, Dairy Free, Eggless, Moist, Spelt Flour, Quick Bread

Find it online: https://www.meltitclean.com/vegan-banana-bread-healthy-recipe/