Vegan Gluten-free Banana Bread
Moist, naturally sweet, and packed with walnuts—this easy vegan and gluten-free banana bread is a wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free oat flour (or store-bought GF flour blend)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then mix in maple syrup, coconut oil, plant milk, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together oat flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until just mixed. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with extra walnuts if desired.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.