Vegan Banana Bread! A super moist banana loaf that you won't believe is vegan!. An easy 1 bowl quick bread with the best flavour! Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
So happy to say I veganized my classic banana bread recipe!! Yup and it's the best vegan banana bread ever! That’s right made without eggs or dairy! And it comes together so easy in 1 bowl! Perfectly moist with a gorgeous golden crust.
I like the addition of walnuts in this banana loaf but you could switch it up and add vegan chocolate chips instead or do both or leave them out completely! It’s totally up to you!! This is fast becoming a family favourite.
This bread is a total winner folks and a no fail recipe! It's the only banana bread recipe you will ever need! You’ll love it! Super versatile too it can be made oil free, or gluten free!
If you'd like more recipes that use up spotty ripe bananas try my Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread or my Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
How to make Vegan Banana Bread:
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9x5 non stick loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
Add the overripe bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Whisk in the rest of the wet ingredients and mix well.
Now add the dry ingredients on top starting with the flour, then add the baking soda, salt and cinnamon on top of the flour. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the chopped walnuts and dairy free chocolate chips (if using)
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean (I usually bake it for 60 minutes).
Remove banana bread from pan and cool on a cooling rack for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing. Or cool completely and then slice. It should be a lovely golden brown on top with some cracks which is completely normal.
Serve with or without vegan butter. Tastes even better the next day!! Enjoy!
For full recipe ingredients and instructions see recipe card below.
Vegan Banana Bread Q & A:
What can I sub for oil ?
- With this banana bread recipe you can use apple sauce in place of the oil. It works well, but I do prefer the texture when using oil.
What can I use to replace the eggs in vegan banana bread?
- People have used flax eggs or apple sauce. I use bananas and vegan yogurt as an egg replacement. It works the best in my opinion!
Pro tips for perfect vegan banana bread:
- Use overripe bananas for best banana flavour!
- Don’t over mix the batter but do make sure it is completely mixed
- add chocolate chips!! Yum
- Make sure leavening agents are fresh for a good rise which in this recipe would be baking soda
Ok let's make some Banana Bread! It's:
- vegan
- super flavourful
- perfectly moist
- great for breakfast on the go
- a perfect snack
- kid friendly
- easy to make in one bowl
Enjoy guys! Happy day to you? feel free to leave a comment and a rating below. I would love to hear from you.
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Simple Vegan Banana Bread (1 Bowl)
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 Servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Vegan Banana Bread! A super moist banana loaf that you won't believe is vegan!. An easy 1 bowl quick bread with the best flavour! Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large overripe bananas (about 1 and 1/2 cups I measured)
- 1/2 cup of oil, I use grapeseed oil
- 1/2 cup plain unsweetened vegan yogurt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all purpose flour*
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (measure then chop)*
Optional Add Ins:
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9x5 non stick loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the overripe bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Whisk in the rest of the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Now add the dry ingredients on top starting with the flour, then add the baking soda, salt and cinnamon on top of the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and dairy free chocolate chips (if using)
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Remove banana bread from pan and cool on a cooling rack for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing. Or cool completely and then slice. It should be a lovely golden brown on top with some cracks which is completely normal.
Enjoy with a glass of soy milk or your favourite non dairy milk or a cup of coffee or tea! Serve with or without vegan butter. Tastes even better the next day!!
Notes
- you can use melted vegan butter or refined coconut oil in place of grapeseed oil. (I prefer grapeseed oil)
- For oil free: use applesauce instead of oil (Oil is my preference)
- For gluten free: use a gluten free flour blend and you could also use a white whole wheat flour or a spelt flour in place of all purpose flour. I like recipe best as written.
- For nut free: omit the walnuts
- To store and freeze: will keep covered on the counter for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week and freezes well. Slice and wrap individually in plastic wrap to freeze. Or wrap the whole loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then in tin foil and it will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer.
- Calories listed do not include dairy free chocolate chips
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 60 Minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Baking, Snacks & Sides
- Method: Bake / Oven
- Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keywords: vegan banana bread, easy vegan banana bread, classic, loaf, best, easy, one bowl, moist,
This was seriously delicious! I used applesauce as an oil substitute! Will definitely be making many more times!! 🙂
Thanks so much Molly! Thrilled you enjoyed it!
Verna, I can finally delete all the many banana bread recipes that I’ve tried...this is now my go to recipe!
Delicious and the texture is just right! Thank you!!
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Aww thank you so much Ellen! You just made my day. Thrilled you love the recipe!
This is the BEST banana bread ever!! I've made it 5 times now and for a total beginner when it comes to baking...its been perfect every time! Thank you Cheeky Chickpea- my friends and family all love it!!
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YAY! thank you so much Cat you made my day! Thrilled you and your family are enjoying the recipe 😊
This truly is the best banana bread. It makes a nice big loaf mine was done in 50 minutes and my oven temperature runs true. The taste and the texture is great. I used WW white flour and Sukrin Brown sugar replacement. I won’t look further for another banana bread. recipe Thank you!
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Oh wow thank you very much Sharon! So nice of you to say. So Thrilled you love the recipe! Thanks for your comment!!
Thank you so much for This delicious banana bread recipe. I use applesauce instead of oil And coconut milk vanilla yogurt. I add walnuts and mini chocolate chips and it's delicious. I make 3 loafs at a time and freeze them. This is the best banana bread I've ever made 🙂
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Aww thank you so much Karen! So happy you love the recipe. Thanks so much for your kind words!
This was the BEST banana bread EVER.
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Thank you so much!! You just made my day, super thrilled you loved it!
Great recipe! I made these for my toddler and reduced the brown sugar to 1/2 cup and made them into mini muffins instead of a loaf. They turned out great! Thanks 🙂
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What a great idea Jessica!! I will have to try that for my grandkids! thanks for the comment. Super happy you enjoyed the recipe!
Made this today!!! I added the chocolate chips and perhaps went a bit heavy on them but this is delicious!!! Thank you for the recipe!!!
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Yay! Thank you so much Darina! Glad you enjoyed the banana bread! I love it with chocolate chips too! Thanks so much for commenting!!
Hello!!! Do you know if bread flour would work with this recipe?
Banana bread is actually more of a cake consistency so is best suited for regular flour which has a lower gluten content. Where as Bread flour has a higher gluten content and is used for baked goods like bread, buns and pizza dough, etc... so if you use it you will have a different outcome. You will have a chewier loaf. So if you intend to use it, try not to over mix the batter. Hope that helps.
Yes, thank you. That’s helps a lot!!! I appreciate your response.
Hello! I don’t have vegan yogurt and am OK with using eggs (from our own chickens). Do you happen to know how many eggs I would use in place of the yogurt? Thanks!
Hi Beth this is a vegan blog.😊 I would say 2
I want to make this but I’m out of yogurt. Is there something else you can recommend for substitution?
you could try unsweetened apple sauce. enjoy!
Best banana bread I have ever made.
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Oh wow!! Thank you so much Deb, you just made my day. Thrilled you love the recipe. Thanks so much for your comment!
Excellent recipe, so easy and so good. Definitely a keeper.
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thank you so much Kelly! Glad you loved it.
Thanks for including the amount, in cups, of banana. They vary greatly in size, so having measurements helps a lot.
You're welcome Ginnie! Enjoy the banana bread!
What sort of vegan yogurt do you use and prefer when baking?
Hi Lindsay, I use Silk Plain Unsweetened Cultured Coconut Vegan yoghurt. Happy baking!?
Hello, if i did not use the vegan yogurt would that be a problem? That is the only ingredient i dont not have in my kitchen.
Thanks!
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Hi Vanessa you could try subbing applesauce instead!
Just made this yesterday ,so good
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So glad you enjoyed the banana bread Midge! thank you so much for your comment!