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The Best Vegan Banana Bread – Easy Recipe

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the best vegan banana bread - easy, healthy, delicious recipe

The classic vegan banana bread! Are there actually people out there who don‘t like it?
I have always loved it myself. Whether for breakfast, as an afternoon snack or as a simple dessert with some peanut or almond butter on it. It doesn’t matter which time of the day, vegan banana bread is always perfect and it’s one of my favorite sweet and healthy treats.

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Vegan banana bread is easy and quick to make!

The preparation time is incredibly fast and you only need one bowl. The dough literally comes together in less than around 5 minutes. Then the vegan banana bread only has to bake for over an hour and afterwards just cool. If you bake the bread in the morning, you can already enjoy it by lunch time. But it’s also great for freezing, so you can prepare it in advance and just defrost when needed. Quick toasted up, it tastes like freshly baked gain. To freeze it, I wrap the vegan banana bread simply in baking paper first and then pack it in a freezer bag closed with a clip.

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You just need a few ingredients!

I baked this vegan banana bread with whole-grain flour and some fine oats. Therefore, it is a bit more compact, because full-grain is heavier than light flour. When you prefer a fluffier bread, I recommend using light flour. Usually, I always prefer spelt, because I like the nutty, healthy taste so much. Wheat has the same baking properties, so it works the same. Of course you can also make a 50/50 mix of the flours / oats. And so that the dough is not too dry and nicely moist, the addition of healthy fat (vegan butter or coconut oil, as well as nuts or nut butter!) is also very important in this recipe. Because that’s crucial for the addition of moisture. If you decide to try out another combination (which works for you), please let me know in the comments below, and I can update the recipe notes.

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Vegan Banana bread – naturally sweetened!

Thanks to the natural sweetness of bananas, you don‘t need so much extra sweetness. I chose maple syrup, but if you don‘t have maple syrup at home or prefer something different, you can of course also use agave syrup, date syrup or simply organic cane sugar, coconut blossom sugar or plain white sugar. Since everyone likes different sweetness, I recommend trying the dough before baking, if it’s sweet enough for you.

If you tried the recipe, I would appreciate a comment. You are also welcome to post a picture on Instagram and link it to @biancazapatka so that I can see your great creations.

the best vegan banana bread - easy, healthy, delicious recipe

The best vegan banana bread

Author: Bianca Zapatka
This vegan banana bread is healthy, whole-grain, naturally sweetened and absolutely delicious. It's easy to make and the dough is mixed in only 5 minutes! So it's done very quick and you just need a few ingredients!
4.98 from 37 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 26 mins
Total Time 31 mins
Course Basics, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack, Snacks
Servings 1 loaf

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Ingredients

loaf:

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 120 ml maple syrup (*see recipe notes)
  • 4 tbsp of coconut oil or vegan butter
  • 4 tbsp of plant-based milk
  • 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
  • 70 g fine oats (*see recipe notes)
  • 170 g whole-grain flour (*see recipe notes)
  • 2 tbsp of walnuts (*see recipe notes)
  • 2 tbsp of cashew nuts (*see recipe notes)
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 25 g chocolate chips (optional)

topping:

  • 1 banana
  • maple syrup (to drizzle)
  • chocolate chips (optional)

further ingredients:

  • coconut oil to grease the loaf pan

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20 cm loaf pan with oil and set aside.
  • Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth and mix with all other wet ingredients (plant-based milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar).
  • Then crush the walnuts and cashew nuts and mix with the other dry ingredients (oats, whole-grain flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt) in the wet mixture until well combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Fill the dough into the loaf pan and spread out evenly.
  • Halve the banana, place it on the dough, lightly press and drizzle with some maple syrup.
  • Bake the bread uncovered for 30 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 150°C and bake for another 20 minutes. (If it gets too dark, you can cover with baking paper or tin foil).
  • Allow to cool for approx. 30 minutes and then carefully remove from the loaf pan.
  • Once the bread has cooled, you can garnish it with more chocolate chips if you like.
  • The bread will keep wrapped in the fridge refrigerated for about 3-4 days, or it can be frozen for 4-6 weeks.

Notes

  • To sweeten you can also use coconut blossom syrup, date syrup, agave syrup, brown cane sugar or normal white sugar.
  • Instead of oats, you can also use more flour.
  • If you prefer a fluffier bread, I recommend to use a light flour (such as spelt flour) instead of oatmeal and whole-grain flour.
  • The type of nuts can be chosen as desired. You can also use f.ex. sesame seeds or other.
Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.
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  1. AvatarMaike

    I‘ve made this yummy recipe a few times now & love how simple it is. Definitely the best banana cake recipe 🙂5 stars

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  2. AvatarCelina

    I made this with 70g spelt flour and 170g whole wheat stone ground flour. It turned out perfectly! Thanks Bianca for the recipe. I’m so glad I found it on instagram!5 stars

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  3. AvatarRonja-rose

    Great recipe! Tried it and it turned out so well immediately even though I didn’t have the right size pan. 🙂5 stars

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  4. AvatarJames

    Yay this finally worked. Been looking for a plant based banana bread for ages – none of them have worked till now!
    I used 240g of plain flour (170g + 70g to replace oats), didn’t use nuts, used half the amount of maple syrup, double the amount of cinnamon (accidentally but it tastes great), and added about half a cup of frozen blueberries.
    Came out great! Probably could’ve risen slightly more but very tasty and texture is good.
    I’ll be interested to try this with some oats/oat flour and also buckwheat flour.4 stars

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  5. AvatarRita de Cássia Silva

    Hello, I would like to know if is possible to change the “whole-grain flour” for gluten-free. Here in Brazil we have the Schar (brand), is possible to change?
    When you mention “plant-based milk”, what kind the brand milk can I use? Rice? An Mapple is so difficult to find, is very very expensive. How can I change?
    Sorry for the a lot of question but I really want to try.
    bye bye and thank you <3

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  7. AvatarTeresa

    The recipe is so simple and it just tastes awesome! I’ve added some berries instead of chocolate and it turned out great! Can’t wait to try more recipes ❤️5 stars

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  8. AvatarClara Bert

    Amazing recipe🙏🏼 The 2nd time I realize it!!
    Not too sugar loaded, very easy to do and just delicious…!!
    I didn’t put nuts cause I was lazy to crush them, no oats neither and I put white flour, and still it was perfect!
    Thank you!!!🙏🏼

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  9. AvatarLinda

    It was a great surprise! This banana bref is really delicious and healthy too. Okay I’ve been passing some slices into the toaster and added some peanut butter on it and It was maybe less healthy but damn good! 😉
    The recipe is really easy and fast to do. I used normal flour cause I didn’t had wholewheat flour at home this time.
    I kept it in the fridge for 3 days and ate it little by little My husband who is not vegan loved it too and asked me to do it again. For sure I’ll do it. Thanks a lot Bianca for another great recipe.5 stars

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  10. AvatarOlfa

    Hello Bianca
    Thank you for the receipe
    Is it possible to use bran and oat bran instead of the whole grain flour?
    Thank you🙂

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  12. AvatarAmina Ben Nejma

    This banana bread is everything I ever searched for!! I used 2-3 medjool dates instead of maple syrup and added an extra 1-2 tbsp of plant based milk. Also added raspberries, hazelnuts and poppy seeds. It‘s 100% the best banana bread I ever made!5 stars

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  13. AvatarAthena

    The Simplest banana bread I ever made, I’m si happy. It taste really good!😍 Next I’ll try the chocolate banana bread. Thank you, you’re recipes are awsome!5 stars

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  14. AvatarN

    Completely and unexpectedly delicious! This is hands down the best banana bread I’ve ever EATEN, much less made. And I didn’t even have the nuts or chocolate chips to add.

    I used plain white sugar and added 1 tsp molasses for that moist brown sugar effect. I didn’t have ground cinnamon so I swapped pumpkin spice instead. And I had a typical 9-inch pan so I somewhat-stratetically reduced the baking time by 5 or 6 minutes since the loaf was shallower than the recipe intends.

    The whole wheat flour and ground oats give this bread such a delicious heartiness. I also appreciate the focus on wholesome ingredients rather than your typical “add 1 cup sugar + 4 tbsp for glaze” you get from North American recipes.

    10/10 will absolutely be remaking (hopefully next time the extra add-ins too!)5 stars

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  17. AvatarArianna

    OMG…this banana bread is so delicious!! I made it for the first time and the result was exceptional 😱✨ As sweetener I used honey…amazing! 👌🏼5 stars

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  18. AvatarAline

    Nothing to add, it’s all been said: truly the best banana great recipe! The texture is incredible!
    If you haven’t tried yet, please don’t wait any longer 🙂5 stars

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  19. AvatarAngelique & Yannick

    Amazing banana bread recipe! We’ve tried it twice and we promise you it will not disappoint!
    This is THE BEST banana bread recipe out there!5 stars

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  20. AvatarLynn

    This recipe is AMAAAAAAAAZING! It just could NOT be better. THANK YOU, Bianca, for sharing it!
    I ground up the oats with the nuts in the food processor (to make the oat flour) and it added a wonderful texture to the finished loaf. I used unsweetened cashew milk, otherwise made and baked just as directed. Delicious! This recipe is a KEEPER, and I am forever grateful for finding it!5 stars

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  21. AvatarFrancesca

    Very easy and good recipe! I tried cooking this gluten-free plumcake with teef flour and replacing some ingredients: I used brazil nuts and beet sugar. I had to implement some tricks.
    240 g teef flour, 180 ml nut milk, 50 g brazil nut, 40 g sugar, 40 g coconut oil, 4 g psillium, 4 g bicarbonate, 4 g cream of tartare, 10 g apple vinegar, 2 mashed bananas + 1 on top. Cook in oven 170°C for 30 min + 160°C for 20 min.5 stars

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  22. AvatarNishtha

    I tried to make a gluten free version of this and succeeded on the second attempt! I used 50% Buckwheat Flour and 50% Rice Flour! The texture is different from regular banana bread but that was to be expected!

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  23. AvatarPaula

    This recipe was amazing!!! I found myself with some bananas that were about to go bad and wanted an easy fool proof recipe. I added some pumpkin puree to it and it was perfect. Super moist but still very light. I’ll definitely be adding it to my list of favorites.5 stars

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  26. AvatarElodie

    I made this recipe twice during the weekend, the first time with (a lot of) chocolate bars and walnuts and then second time with hazelnuts and almonds. It ils so easy to make and so delicious! I cut the remains and froze it so that I have some for breakfast during the week.
    However I will probably try to increase the quantities next time because my pan is larger and the result is a bit flat…5 stars

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  27. AvatarSukh

    This recipe was absolutely easy to make and turned out great! I would increase proportions by 1/4 because my my pan is 9” not 7” but everyone loved it I’ll defs be making make all summer long !!5 stars

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  29. AvatarCaroline

    This is my new favorite banana bread recipe – vegan or not! I love the extra flavor that the maple syrup gives. However since maple syrup, i think next time I will try a mix between maple syrup and raw (brown-colored) sugar.5 stars

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  31. AvatarCaitlin

    Is it also possibe to use dates as a sweetner? 🙂 maple syrup is not so accesible in the netherlands

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  32. Avatar@elodie_fr_na

    Hello !

    For those who do not know if yes or no this recipe is THE BEST vegan Banana bread, I will help you : YES IT IS !
    haha

    I sincerely believe walnut + banana would be strange, but not at all !

    Taste really good 🙂

    I do not put cashew and oat, so I put more flour and walnuts 🙂

    This recipe is now writen in my Recipe Book 🙂

    THX Bianca 🙂5 stars

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  34. AvatarMonika

    This looks lovely ?will definitely use this recipe. I thought that was blueberries in this bread, only after reading the recipe I saw it’s chocolate chips ? I would really like to make a banana bread with blueberries. To you think I can just use this recipe with a cup of blueberries covered in cornflour?5 stars

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  36. AvatarClara

    Hi!!
    I’m about to try this recipe tonight!! I’m a big fan of you and your incredible cakes on Instagram ?
    I tried yesterday a banana bread in some café and now I was looking for a recipe by you of banana bread and I’m so happy I found it!!
    I’m just curious about the apple cider vinegar, what is it bringing to the cake?
    I’m looking forward to try it!!
    Thank you for sharing the recipe!!

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      • AvatarClara

        Hi!!
        So I finally did this recipe today and I have no words, it’s just so delicious!!
        When I was putting the maple syrup I was scared that it would be too sugar loaded but finally when I tasted the batter it was perfect, and so is the cake!
        I didn’t have walnuts so I put just 4 tbsp of cashew nuts, and it’s still very good!!
        As I said, I tried it in some cafe but here is even better ? so thank you very very much for your recipe!!
        Looking forward to try other recipes from you!!
        Lots of kisses!!

        PS: My brother thought I bought it in a shop ?? he was so surprised to know that I made it! ?5 stars

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  37. AvatarRebecca

    OMG this is truly the BEST recipe I tested so far! I never managed to get my banana bread fluffy, so I added Aquafaba for the first time. So, whether this worked magic or it’s just your amazing receipe – this banana bread is simply heaven ? thank you so much for sharing ❤️

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  39. AvatarJoana

    Hi Bianca! Made this banana bread this afternoon and I love it! Easy and delicious! ? Perfect to eat with my tea.5 stars

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  40. AvatarElias

    This budget-friendly banana bread is certainly one of the most delicious I’ve ever tasted : the nutty and chocolatey flavours and the moist texture have a lot to do with it !
    I could eat it for breakfast, snack or dessert… A great taste experience !

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    • Bianca ZapatkaBianca Zapatka

      Hi Elias,
      So glad that you like the recipe! It’s really one of my favorites. So easy to make and always perfect.??
      Thank you for your kind feedback.?
      Lots of love,
      Bianca ❤️

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  41. AvatarRachel

    This was definitely the best banana bread I’ve tried! Since I’m celiac, I used grounded almonds instead of oats! It’s so yummy and the consistency is perfect!! Recommend it!5 stars

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  42. AvatarSupriya Kutty

    Yummy recipe! This is very interesting as I have never heard of it before so after reading your post I am very curious to make it for my family so that they can enjoy this tasty banana bread. Keep sharing such unique recipe ideas.

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  43. AvatarHeidi Cecilie

    This was the first recipe I ever tried from your blog and I already am so ready to try some more! I absolutely loved the flavour of this banana bread ?? It has the perfect amount of sweetness and the texture is so fluffy and it just melts in your mouth when you eat it. Thank you so much for the recipe, it’s now added into my favourites ?5 stars

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  44. AvatarBarbara

    Hi Bianca, I have made your banana bread and it was literally awesome. So delicious and moist. I agree with you. It is the best banana bread ever. Thanks for your beautiful recipes ?

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  45. AvatarMariya Berezhnova

    I made this banana bread and I loved it. It’s easy to make and so so delicious ??
    thank you!! I’ll for sure be trying your other recipes ❤5 stars

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  46. AvatarMaja

    This recipe seems so delicious.I have only 3 more days until summer holiday and looking forward to trying all of your recipes?.Just need to buy appropriate pan for banana bread?.
    It would really be helpful if you could tell me how did you learn to take these amazing photos with such a good background?
    Much love❤️❤️
    Maja

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  47. AvatarMatchalover

    Hi, your banana bread looks amazingly delicious! I am a huge fan of banana bread and am trying new recipes every week!! Never get bored of it ! I am planning to try your recipe this weekend, just wondering if you could tell roughly how much bananas you used in cups or grams measurement? Thank you:)5 stars

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    • Bianca ZapatkaBianca Zapatka

      Hi my sweetheart,
      So glad that you like banana bread and that you’ll try my recipe.
      I used two large ripe bananas. It was about 280 g totally.
      Have fun trying the recipe 🙂

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  48. AvatarBlooming Nolwenn

    Your banana bread looks delicious, Bianca! The pictures are beautiful as well 🙂
    I can’t wait to try it since I’ve never had banana bread before!5 stars

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    • Bianca ZapatkaBianca Zapatka

      Hi my dear,
      Thank you so much for your lovely comment. So glad, that you like my pictures. I hope you’ll enjoy the banana bread!
      Have fun trying!
      Much love,
      Bianca ❤️❤️

      Reply

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