Recipe by Samantha Scott
A Comforting, Soft and Perfectly Sweet Vegan Banana Bread Made for Any Time of Day
This easy vegan banana bread is everything a classic loaf should be. Soft, moist, lightly sweet, and full of rich banana flavor without being heavy or dense. It comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and bakes into a loaf that works just as well for breakfast as it does for an afternoon snack.
The recipe is flexible and forgiving. Add nuts for texture, layer sliced bananas on top for extra flavor, or enjoy it just as it is. Whether you are baking for guests or using up ripe bananas on the counter, this loaf is a dependable favorite you will come back to again and again.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft, moist texture with classic banana bread flavor
- Simple ingredients and minimal prep time
- Easy to customize with nuts or banana topping
- Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing
Easy Banana Bread
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A Soft, Classic Vegan Banana Bread That Bakes Up Moist and Flavorful
This easy vegan banana bread uses ripe bananas, simple pantry staples, and plant based ingredients to create a perfectly tender loaf. Ideal for breakfast, snacking, or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
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4 medium ripe bananas
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1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
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1/4 cup unsweetened non dairy milk
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Add Ins
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or cashews
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1 sliced banana for topping
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with vegan butter, then lightly dust with flour and tap out excess.
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In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
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Add brown sugar, melted vegan butter, vanilla extract, and non dairy milk. Whisk until well combined.
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Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until just combined and no dry spots remain.
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Fold in nuts if using.
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Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Add banana slices or nut topping if desired.
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Bake for 45 minutes. Cover loosely with foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
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Bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the loaf tender.
This bread slices best once fully cooled.
Serve with vegan butter, nut butter, or plant based cream cheese.
Nutrition info is approximate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breads and Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
