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Guilt-Free Vegan Banana Bread

Enjoy a moist and wholesome vegan banana bread that’s completely fat-free and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Made with simple pantry staples including whole wheat flour, this recipe is wonderfully easy to whip up and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 5 ripe bananas the spottier, the better
  • 1 cup vegan sugar Florida Crystals recommended
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup water

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mash 5 ripe bananas with 1 cup of vegan sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup of water. If you have a high-speed blender, you can blend the wet ingredients for an even smoother base.
  4. In a separate small bowl, sift together 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to avoid developing too much gluten.
  6. Pour the batter into a loaf pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This vegan banana bread is both guilt-free and incredibly versatile. The recipe relies on overripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture, eliminating the need for eggs or oil. You can easily modify the flavor by adding walnuts, dairy-free chocolate chips, or even blueberries. For a fun twist, try making muffins by reducing the baking time to around 25 minutes.