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Best Healthy Banana Bread Vegan Gluten Free

Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten Free)

This healthy banana bread is soft, naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, and made entirely without eggs, dairy, or gluten. Moist, flavorful, and easy to customize — it’s the perfect vegan and gluten-free treat for breakfast or a wholesome snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour or almond flour
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/4 cup plant milk (almond, soy, etc.)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or vegan chocolate chips (optional)

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk or spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • masher or fork
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, plant milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Stir in any optional add-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with chopped nuts, vegan chocolate chips, or a maple drizzle for extra flavor. For bakery-style results, use very ripe bananas, avoid overmixing, and let the loaf cool fully before slicing. You can even swap coconut oil for applesauce to make it oil-free.

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