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Ultimate Moist, Easy One-Bowl Vegan Banana Bread Recipe

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Bake the easiest and most moist vegan banana bread using this simple, one-bowl method. This egg-free recipe delivers a flavorful, fluffy loaf perfect for breakfast or a dairy-free dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe, mashed bananas (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk (almond milk works well)
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (like canola or melted coconut oil)
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup mix-ins (optional: vegan chocolate chips or chopped walnuts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the plant-based milk, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk these wet ingredients together until they are well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. This step helps distribute the leavening agent evenly.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small streaks of flour are acceptable.
  6. If using, fold in the vegan chocolate chips or walnuts now.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached. Baking time varies based on your oven.
  9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • For a gluten-free vegan banana bread, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute the oil with 1/2 cup of melted vegan butter.
  • To achieve the best fluffy vegan quick bread texture, stop mixing the batter as soon as the flour disappears.

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