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The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

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This healthy banana bread is soft, moist, and naturally sweetened, making it the perfect better-for-you treat. Made without dairy, eggs, or gluten, it’s packed with warm spices and rich banana flavor with melty vegan chocolate chips in every bite.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas (1 1/2 cups mashed banana)

1/3 cup coconut sugar

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup non-dairy milk

3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

2 cups oat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips (plus more for topping)

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until fully combined.
  3. Add the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vegan chocolate chips. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle additional vegan chocolate chips and chopped walnuts on top if desired.
  5. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Make it nut-free by omitting the walnuts.

Swap chocolate chips for blueberries or dried fruit for a different flavor variation.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed for extra fiber.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Freeze sliced bread wrapped tightly for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature or warm gently before serving.

For an oil-free option, replace coconut oil with unsweetened applesauce.

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