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Ultimate Moist & Easy One-Bowl Vegan Banana Bread

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Bake the best vegan banana bread that is incredibly moist and fluffy using just one bowl. This simple, egg-free recipe uses accessible ingredients for a satisfying breakfast loaf or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk (almond milk works well)
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (like canola or melted coconut oil)
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional mix-in)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. You can leave some small lumps for texture.
  3. Add the plant-based milk, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk these wet ingredients together until they are well combined. This is the secret to keeping it simple—one bowl!
  4. In the same bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon directly on top of the wet mixture.
  5. Using a spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and results in a tough loaf.
  6. If using, gently fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend that contains xanthan gum.
  • If you prefer a less sweet loaf, reduce the brown sugar to 1/2 cup; the ripe bananas provide significant sweetness.
  • To check for doneness without a toothpick, gently press the top center of the loaf; if it springs back slightly, it is likely done.

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