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The Ultimate Moist & Easy One-Bowl Vegan Banana Bread

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This recipe yields a deeply flavored, moist, and fluffy vegan banana bread using a simple one-bowl method. It requires no refined sugar and is naturally egg-free and dairy-free.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup plant milk (soy or almond recommended)
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil (like canola or melted coconut oil)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water (flax egg)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, plant milk, oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and the prepared flax egg until just combined.
  3. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon directly to the wet ingredients.
  4. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable. Overmixing develops gluten and reduces moistness.
  5. If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, substitute 1/4 cup of the oil with 1/4 cup of unsweetened vegan yogurt.
  • If your bananas are not very ripe (dark brown spots), add 1 extra tablespoon of maple syrup for sweetness.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap cooled slices tightly in plastic wrap and then foil for up to three months.

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