Vegan Banana Bread (Gluten-Free + Super Easy)

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Sweet and fluffy, this Vegan Banana Bread is vegan, made without wheat flour (gluten-free), and super delicious! Got too many ripe bananas at hand? Make this!

Vegan Banana Bread (gluten-free)

Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread

When talking about banana bread, I have a bitter-sweet story to tell. I remember that when I first started baking, I couldn’t make a good banana bread, no matter how many times I’ve tried. So I gave up at that time.

These few years, I’ve become a vegan. My heart is open again towards banana bread. But this time, it’s a vegan version for sure.

And you know what? It turns out fantastic. In fact, I think this is the best banana bread I’ve ever had in my life, at least for now. So that’s why I’m so thrilled to share it with you.

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Vegan Banana Bread (gluten-free)

Not only it’s vegan. It’s also gluten-free, without any wheat flour. I just want to share a banana bread that almost everyone can enjoy, including those sensitive to gluten. (Hi there.)

If you’re really sensitive to gluten, make sure you’re using gluten-free oats for this vegan banana bread. And if you’re not, still welcome to have this banana bread in your morning or afternoon with a cup of tea.

This is also a great recipe to use your over-ripe bananas. So if you’re panicking about how to use them right now, I’ve got your back.

Vegan Banana Bread (gluten-free)

This recipe is adapted from Beaming Baker’s recipe. The measurement of her is using cups. But I think it’s really important to measure the banana by weight based on my personal experiences.

Weight is the most accurate measurement. That’s also why I usually use weight for measurement instead of volume. Anyway, I’ve tested out the exact measurement and I want to share it with you!

I also reduce the amount of maple syrup in this recipe because I find that the bananas are already sweet enough. Sometimes I use palm syrup for a different flavour as well.

Vegan Banana Bread (gluten-free)

And you know which ingredient goes really well with bananas? (not chocolate, though it’s a common match in Taiwan)

It’s walnut! I mean, I love walnuts, but the baked walnuts really bring this vegan banana bread to the next level. It smells really really really AMAZING. Just give it a try and you’ll know what I’m talking about. (wink wink)

Vegan Banana Bread (gluten-free)

You can enjoy this bread in the morning as breakfast or snacks in the afternoon. Or, whatever you want, actually. It’s freezer-friendly.

Okay, shall we?

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Vegan Banana Bread (Gluten-Free + Easy)

Sweet and fluffy, this Vegan Banana Bread is vegan, made without wheat flour, and super delicious!
Author: Nora Hsu
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Cooling Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Ameriacan, Vegan
Keyword: banana, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan
Servings: 1 small bread

Ingredients

Wet ingredients

  • ½ Tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1+1/2 Tbsp water
  • 135 g (1 cup+1 Tbsp) overripe bananas, weighed after peeling
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil, melted, or macadamia nut butter*
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Dry ingredients

  • 69 g (1/2 + 1/4 cup) oat flour
  • 35 g (3/8 cup) almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • A pinch of salt

Add-ins

  • 45 g (3/8 cup) walnuts, plus 4~6 Tbsp for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  • Mix ground flaxseed and water together and let it sit for 15 minutes (to make the “flax egg”)
  • Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Line or grease a pound cake pan (Mine is 15.5×6.5 cm).
  • Mash the bananas with a fork until smooth, then add other wet ingredients (coconut oil, syrup, “flax egg,” and vanilla extract). Whisk until all mix combine.
  • Add the dry ingredients (oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). Whisk until all incorporated, no flour or lump in sight.
  • Stir in the chopped walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the pre-lined / greased baking pan. Smooth the top, then sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts.
  • Bake at 175 °C (350 °F) for 30 – 40 minutes until you stick a toothpick in the middle, and it comes out clean.
  • Move on to a wire rack to cool down for 30–60 minutes. Remove from the mould, slice, and enjoy.

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Notes

  • *Coconut oil: I’ve tried with macadamia nut butter instead of coconut oil with success, so I added it to this recipe.
  • Storage: Store the leftover in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Just let them thaw at room temperature or heat in the oven or microwave until warm.
  • Adapted from Beaming Baker
Nora
Nora

我是 Nora 葉子,一個從 ED 恢復、熱愛烘焙料理的創作者,2018 年轉變成 Vegan,希望透過分享能讓大家更認識全植物食物的美好。

Hi, I'm Nora, a creative who loves baking, cooking, and sharing. After turning vegan in 2018, I hope to share my joy and wonderful plant-based recipes with the world.

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