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A rich, moist slice cut from a Plant-Based Banana Bread Loaf topped with banana and chocolate chips.

Plant-Based Banana Bread Loaf

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 70 min
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A moist, dairy-free, and egg-free banana bread recipe using simple plant-based ingredients for a comforting classic.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons oat milk
  • 3 medium-sized very ripe bananas
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons aquafaba
  • 1/3 cup sunflower oil or neutral-flavored oil
  • 3/4 cup organic brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • Optional Toppings/Mix-ins: 1 banana sliced lengthwise, 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips, 3/4 cup toasted walnuts (chopped), or 1 heaping tablespoon demerara sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F/176°C. Place a rack in the middle of the oven. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the long sides to create handles.
  2. Stir the lemon juice into the oat milk in a glass and set it aside to create vegan “buttermilk.”
  3. Mash the three bananas in a bowl with a fork until smooth.
  4. Pour the aquafaba into a small-medium bowl. Whip it with a handheld electric mixer on medium speed for about 45 seconds until it is uniformly foamy.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and oil. Mix them using the electric mixer until they are well combined.
  6. Add the whipped aquafaba and mix until incorporated.
  7. Add the vegan “buttermilk” and vanilla; mix again until incorporated.
  8. Add the mashed bananas and mix once more until well combined.
  9. Add the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) to the wet ingredients. Switch to a silicone spatula or wooden spoon and gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until the batter is just barely combined.
  10. If you are using chocolate chips or walnuts, gently fold them in now.
  11. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula or spoon.
  12. If using the decorative banana topping, keep the peel on, slice the banana in half lengthwise, then peel it. Sprinkle demerara sugar on the cut sides and gently arrange them on top of the batter, sugared side up. If the batter domes in the middle, use a spoon to move some batter around the pan.
  13. If using demerara sugar only, sprinkle it evenly over the surface of the batter.
  14. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Check the bread at 45 minutes to prevent overbaking. Do not open the oven door before 45 minutes.
  15. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center at a slight angle comes out with a few moist crumbs. If you see runny batter, continue baking.
  16. If the top browns before the center is done, loosely tent the bread with foil and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.
  17. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.
  18. Lift the bread from the pan using the parchment paper handles and move it to a wire rack. Let it cool for at least 20 to 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Aquafaba is the liquid from a can of chickpeas.
  • Use a neutral oil like sunflower, canola, or grapeseed oil.
  • Organic brown sugar provides moisture and flavor.
  • Spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off for accurate measurement.
  • Nutmeg adds warmth; omit it if you prefer a simpler flavor.
  • The toothpick should have moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 55 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: Plant-Based Banana Bread Loaf, Vegan Banana Bread, Dairy-Free Banana Bread, Egg-Free Banana Bread, Moist Banana Bread, Ripe Banana Recipes, Easy Banana Bread

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