Bake the easiest and moistest vegan banana bread using just one bowl. This foolproof recipe delivers a tender, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a simple dessert.
Author:Claire
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:55 min
Total Time:65 min
Yield:1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
Category:Quick Bread
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
3 very ripe large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup melted coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
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.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth.
Add the almond milk, melted oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk these wet ingredients together until they are well combined.
In the same bowl, add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small streaks of flour are acceptable.
If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips or nuts now.
Pour the batter evenly into your prepared loaf pan.
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
Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best moisture and natural sweetness.
For an extra fluffy texture, sift the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet mixture.
If you prefer a less sweet loaf, reduce the brown sugar to 1/2 cup.