The Ultimate Moist Vegan Banana Bread (Easy One-Bowl Recipe)
I am so glad you are here. You need a reliable recipe for moist vegan banana bread that is easy to make. This one-bowl recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a flavorful, tender loaf every time. It is the perfect plant-based comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy, almond, or oat)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. You can leave a few small lumps for texture.
- Add the melted oil, brown sugar, plant milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk these wet ingredients together until they are well combined.
- In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
- If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips or walnuts.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Using very ripe, spotty bananas is key for the best flavor and moisture in this easy vegan banana bread.
- If you want a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- For an extra moist texture, you can substitute the oil with 1/3 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0