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| Boilerpipe Text | This ātried and trueā classic vegan banana bread recipe is moist, healthy, and so easy to make. Itās egg & dairy-free, has an oil-free option, and is the BEST banana bread recipe ever!
I love making vegan banana breads, and have quite a few
variations
in the recipe collection, like this
Blueberry Banana Oat Bread
,
Buckwheat Banana Bread
, and
Carrot Banana Bread
.
All have been adapted from this very recipe, which is straightforward and incredibly simple using ingredients you probably already have on hand. Iāve made it again and again, and it has not disappointed me yet!
This plant-based banana bread recipe is kid-friendly and a fan-favorite for good reason ā itās delicious and loved by all!
Iām happy to share with you this wonderfully easy, healthy vegan banana bread, which I have loved for many years and look forward to loving for many more to come!
Tips For The Best Vegan Banana Bread
Itās all about the bananas!
Banana bread is easy to veganize by adding extra banana, which acts as a binder, replacing the need for eggs or other egg replacers. As an added benefit, youāll be able to use less sugar. The trick is using very ripe, freckled bananas because the riper the bananas are, the less sugar youāll need! This recipe only calls for 1/3 cup of sugar, but you can adjust, up or down, to suit your tastes.
Use oil, butter, or applesauce (fats or no fats):
This recipe calls oil in place of butter or vegetable shortening, but can use your preferred. Iāve also played around with using half oil and half unsweetened almond milk (equaling 1/3 cup) with excellent results. And if you want to skip the fats altogether, for ultra-healthy vegan banana bread, try using
Unsweetened Applesauce
ā itās terrific!
Spruce up your banana bread with additional add-ins and toppings!
Add up to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, or fold in chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans to the batter. Once the batter is in the loaf pan, sprinkle walnuts, pecans, sesame seeds, rolled oats, or sunflower seeds over top before baking. They will add texture and protein!
Spoon & level the flour!
When measuring your flour, itās helpful to use the āspoon & levelā method. This will ensure you donāt add too much flour. Never scoop the flour with a measuring cup. Instead, using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup, without packing it, and level with the back of a knife.
Donāt overmix the batter!
Itās best baking practice when making any type of quick bread not to overmix. Overmixing the ingredients will cause the gluten proteins to create an elastic batter that may not rise well. You only want to mix until you donāt see any flour streaks.
How To Make Vegan Banana Bread
Making vegan banana bread is as easy as can be using this 1 bowl method!
Start by adding the very ripe bananas to the bottom of a medium mixing bowl and mash well. Add the remaining wet ingredients and stir well.
Next, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until incorporated. Do not overmix. The batter will be slightly thick, and a few lumps are OK.
Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5 loaf pan and bake for 50 ā 60 minutes. Ovens are different, so use your best judgment. You can test for doneness using a toothpick, if it comes out clean, itās ready.
Lastly, let the banana bread cool, slice, and enjoy. If you canāt wait to slice your bread before itās cooled, you may notice a little gumminess on the knife. This is normal, but once itās completely cooled, it will slice cleanly.
And thatās it, perfectly golden, moist, and flavorful banana bread made easy and healthy!
Ā
Serve + Store
For serving.
Make your slice even better by adding a smear of this healthy
Cashew Sweet Cream
or
Triple Berry Chia Jam
for a delicious breakfast or snack!
How to store:
Store your banana bread, covered to maintain moisture, for up to 3 ā 4 days on the counter.
Commonly Asked Questions
Can I make banana bread gluten-free?Ā
Absolutely. You can use any gluten-free flour blend or buckwheat flour, replacing 1 ā 1 the amount of flour called for. Try my gluten-free
Buckwheat Banana Bread
.
Can I make this recipe oil-free?Ā
Yes! You can use applesauce in place of oil. Itās just as good and even healthier. The loaf was a little denser, but the flavor is still great!
Can I make banana bread without baking soda?
Ā Yes, Iāve successfully used just 2 heaping teaspoons of baking powder with great results. I have left the baking soda in the recipe since some may prefer to add it. It does help brown the top of the loaf.
Can I freeze banana bread?Ā
Yes, you can store it in the freezer for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container or bag. Let it thaw in the refrigerator before eating.
Can I make muffins instead?
Yes, and they are so good! We love this
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
. If you donāt care for the chocolate chips, omit them altogether or replace them with walnuts.
More Banana Recipes!
If you still have a couple of extra bananas from the bunch, try using them in any of these other easy and delicious banana recipes, which require just one or two bananas!
3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
(a fan-favorite)
Chunky Banana + Peanut Butter Granola
(healthy snack granola)
Banana Chia Pudding
(super easy treat)
Vegan Banana French Toast
(perfect for weekends)
Avocado Chocolate Pudding
(uses a banana to cut the fat)
If you try this quick bread recipe or have a question, please let us know!
Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
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A tried and true, classic vegan banana bread! Perfectly moist and delicious, this healthy vegan banana bread recipe makes a terrific snack or great way to start the day.
Author:
Julie | The Simple Veganista
Prep Time:
10 min
Cook Time:
55 min
Total Time:
1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:
8
ā
10
slices
1
x
Category:
Quick Bread
Method:
bake
Cuisine:
American
Diet:
Vegan
1 3/4 cups
(210 g)
spelt flour
(whole wheat, unbleached all-purpose, or gluten free blend), see notes
1/3 cup
(75 g) organic
pure cane sugar
(or
1/2
finely chopped dates)
1 teaspoon
baking powder
1 teaspoon
baking soda
pinch of mineral
salt
1/3 cup
(75 ml) neutral flavored
oil
(or coconut oil in liquid state, vegan butter at room temp
or
applesauce
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
4
small or
3
large
overripe bananas
(about 1 1/2 ā 1 3/4 cups (338-410g)), mashed
1/4 cup
(56 ml)
almond milk
, use only if needed
optional tasty add-ins:
1/2
ā
2/3
cup
chopped
walnuts
1/4
ā 1/2 cup
chocolate chips
(mini or regular)
1 teaspoon
cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease your loaf pan.
One bowl method:
In a medium sized mixing bowl, mash 3 ā 4 bananas (about 1 1/2 cups to 1 3/4 cups works well), add oil/applesauce and vanilla extract, mix again. Add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt, and mix well, but donāt overmix, just enough until the flour is combined. Batter will be slightly thick and a few lumps is ok. If mixture seems too thick, add milk, especially if using heavier flours such as whole wheat or whole spelt (youāre more inclined to need it).
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake for about 50 min ā 1 hour. Ovens vary, mine usually takes 50 minutes. You can also do the toothpick test in the center of the loaf, if it comes out clean it should be ready. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 min before slicing.
Original method:
In a medium/large size bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, mash bananas. Add the oil, vanilla and bananas to the dry ingredients and mix until combined, do not overmix. If mixture seems too thick, add the almond milk (especially if using heavier flours such as whole wheat or whole spelt, youāre more inclined to need it).
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake for about 50 min ā 1 hour. Ovens vary, mine usually takes 50 minutes. You can also do the toothpick test in the center of the loaf, if it comes out clean it should be ready. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 min before slicing.
Store:
Keep covered on the counter for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw the wrapped loaves overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or a toaster oven with a door.
Notes
When using metric units, scaling needs manual calculation.
Flour measurements.
Ā When using weighted amounts, flours vary by type. Use this guide to find the correct flour weight:Ā
Bobās Red Mill Flour Weight Chart
No baking soda, no worries.
If you donāt have baking soda on hand, use two teaspoons of baking powder. Iāve many loaves without baking soda with good results (the top just may not brown as much).
Oil-free or reduced oil.
I have made this by replacing the oil with unsweetened applesauce and it was just as good. Loaf was a little denser and didnāt rise as much, but the flavor was still great. Iāve also played around with using half oil and half unsweetened almond milk (equalling 1/3 cup) with excellent results!
*If using coconut oil, be sure itās warmed and in its liquid state. My preferred oils for this recipe are either light-flavored olive oil or coconut oil.
Boost of flavor.
Add up to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a different flavor.
Add nuts or seeds.
Try adding toppings like walnuts, sesame seeds, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, or pecans.
Using dates:
To use chopped dates using the 1 bowl method, simply add them in with all the ingredients. If using the original method, add them in with the wet ingredients. I would use about 1/3 ā 3/4 cup of dates (depending on how sweet you like it), pitted and finely chopped.
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# Vegan Banana Bread (Healthy + Easy)
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This ātried and trueā classic vegan banana bread recipe is moist, healthy, and so easy to make. Itās egg & dairy-free, has an oil-free option, and is the BEST banana bread recipe ever\!

I love making vegan banana breads, and have quite a few [variations](https://simple-veganista.com/recipes/type/breads-muffins-scones/) in the recipe collection, like this [Blueberry Banana Oat Bread](https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-blueberry-banana-oat-bread/), [Buckwheat Banana Bread](https://simple-veganista.com/buckwheat-banana-bread/), and [Carrot Banana Bread](https://simple-veganista.com/carrot-banana-bread/).
All have been adapted from this very recipe, which is straightforward and incredibly simple using ingredients you probably already have on hand. Iāve made it again and again, and it has not disappointed me yet\!
This plant-based banana bread recipe is kid-friendly and a fan-favorite for good reason ā itās delicious and loved by all\!
Iām happy to share with you this wonderfully easy, healthy vegan banana bread, which I have loved for many years and look forward to loving for many more to come\!

**Table of Contents** [show](https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-banana-tea-bread/)
[Tips For The Best Vegan Banana Bread](https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-banana-tea-bread/#Tips_For_The_Best_Vegan_Banana_Bread)
[How To Make Vegan Banana Bread](https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-banana-tea-bread/#How_To_Make_Vegan_Banana_Bread)
[Serve + Store](https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-banana-tea-bread/#Serve_Store)
[Commonly Asked Questions](https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-banana-tea-bread/#Commonly_Asked_Questions)
[More Banana Recipes\!](https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-banana-tea-bread/#More_Banana_Recipes)
[VEGAN BANANA BREAD (HEALTHY + EASY) RECIPE](https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-banana-tea-bread/#VEGAN_BANANA_BREAD_HEALTHY_EASY_RECIPE)
### Tips For The Best Vegan Banana Bread
**Itās all about the bananas\!** Banana bread is easy to veganize by adding extra banana, which acts as a binder, replacing the need for eggs or other egg replacers. As an added benefit, youāll be able to use less sugar. The trick is using very ripe, freckled bananas because the riper the bananas are, the less sugar youāll need! This recipe only calls for 1/3 cup of sugar, but you can adjust, up or down, to suit your tastes.
**Use oil, butter, or applesauce (fats or no fats):** This recipe calls oil in place of butter or vegetable shortening, but can use your preferred. Iāve also played around with using half oil and half unsweetened almond milk (equaling 1/3 cup) with excellent results. And if you want to skip the fats altogether, for ultra-healthy vegan banana bread, try using [Unsweetened Applesauce](https://simple-veganista.com/instant-pot-applesauce-recipe/) ā itās terrific\!
**Spruce up your banana bread with additional add-ins and toppings\!** Add up to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, or fold in chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans to the batter. Once the batter is in the loaf pan, sprinkle walnuts, pecans, sesame seeds, rolled oats, or sunflower seeds over top before baking. They will add texture and protein\!
**Spoon & level the flour\!** When measuring your flour, itās helpful to use the āspoon & levelā method. This will ensure you donāt add too much flour. Never scoop the flour with a measuring cup. Instead, using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup, without packing it, and level with the back of a knife.
**Donāt overmix the batter\!** Itās best baking practice when making any type of quick bread not to overmix. Overmixing the ingredients will cause the gluten proteins to create an elastic batter that may not rise well. You only want to mix until you donāt see any flour streaks.
See [Commonly Asked Questions](https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-banana-tea-bread/#Commonly_Asked_Questions) for more tips\!

### How To Make Vegan Banana Bread
Making vegan banana bread is as easy as can be using this 1 bowl method\!
- Start by adding the very ripe bananas to the bottom of a medium mixing bowl and mash well. Add the remaining wet ingredients and stir well.
- Next, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until incorporated. Do not overmix. The batter will be slightly thick, and a few lumps are OK.

- Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5 loaf pan and bake for 50 ā 60 minutes. Ovens are different, so use your best judgment. You can test for doneness using a toothpick, if it comes out clean, itās ready.
- Lastly, let the banana bread cool, slice, and enjoy. If you canāt wait to slice your bread before itās cooled, you may notice a little gumminess on the knife. This is normal, but once itās completely cooled, it will slice cleanly.
And thatās it, perfectly golden, moist, and flavorful banana bread made easy and healthy\!
### Serve + Store
- **For serving.** Make your slice even better by adding a smear of this healthy [Cashew Sweet Cream](https://simple-veganista.com/cashew-sweet-crea/) or [Triple Berry Chia Jam](https://simple-veganista.com/triple-berry-chia-ja/) for a delicious breakfast or snack\!
- **How to store:** Store your banana bread, covered to maintain moisture, for up to 3 ā 4 days on the counter.

### Commonly Asked Questions
**Can I make banana bread gluten-free?** Absolutely. You can use any gluten-free flour blend or buckwheat flour, replacing 1 ā 1 the amount of flour called for. Try my gluten-free [Buckwheat Banana Bread](https://simple-veganista.com/buckwheat-banana-bread/).
**Can I make this recipe oil-free?** Yes! You can use applesauce in place of oil. Itās just as good and even healthier. The loaf was a little denser, but the flavor is still great\!
**Can I make banana bread without baking soda?** Yes, Iāve successfully used just 2 heaping teaspoons of baking powder with great results. I have left the baking soda in the recipe since some may prefer to add it. It does help brown the top of the loaf.
**Can I freeze banana bread?** Yes, you can store it in the freezer for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container or bag. Let it thaw in the refrigerator before eating.
**Can I make muffins instead?** Yes, and they are so good! We love this [Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins](https://simple-veganista.com/banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/). If you donāt care for the chocolate chips, omit them altogether or replace them with walnuts.

### More Banana Recipes\!
If you still have a couple of extra bananas from the bunch, try using them in any of these other easy and delicious banana recipes, which require just one or two bananas\!
- [3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies](https://simple-veganista.com/chocolate-chip-banana-bread-bites/) (a fan-favorite)
- [Chunky Banana + Peanut Butter Granola](https://simple-veganista.com/peanut-butter-banana-granola-snack/) (healthy snack granola)
- [Banana Chia Pudding](https://simple-veganista.com/banana-chia-pudding/) (super easy treat)
- [Vegan Banana French Toast](https://simple-veganista.com/banana-french-toastyes-please/) (perfect for weekends)
- [Avocado Chocolate Pudding](https://simple-veganista.com/raw-chocolate-pudding-3-ways/) (uses a banana to cut the fat)
**If you try this quick bread recipe or have a question, please let us know\!** Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
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## VEGAN BANANA BREAD (HEALTHY + EASY) RECIPE

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A tried and true, classic vegan banana bread! Perfectly moist and delicious, this healthy vegan banana bread recipe makes a terrific snack or great way to start the day.
- **Author:** [Julie \| The Simple Veganista](https://simple-veganista.com/about/)
- **Prep Time:** 10 min
- **Cook Time:** 55 min
- **Total Time:** 1 hour 5 minutes
- **Yield:** 8 ā 10 slices 1x
- **Category:** Quick Bread
- **Method:** bake
- **Cuisine:** American
- **Diet:** Vegan
### Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups (210 g) **spelt flour** (whole wheat, unbleached all-purpose, or gluten free blend), see notes
- 1/3 cup (75 g) organic **pure cane sugar** (or 1/2 finely chopped dates)
- 1 teaspoon **baking powder**
- 1 teaspoon **baking soda**
- pinch of mineral **salt**
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) neutral flavored **oil** (or coconut oil in liquid state, vegan butter at room temp **or** [applesauce](https://simple-veganista.com/instant-pot-applesauce-recipe/)
- 1 teaspoon **vanilla extract**
- 4 small or 3 large **overripe bananas** (about 1 1/2 ā 1 3/4 cups (338-410g)), mashed
- 1/4 cup (56 ml) **almond milk**, use only if needed
optional tasty add-ins:
- 1/2 ā 2/3 cup chopped **walnuts**
- 1/4 ā 1/2 cup **chocolate chips** (mini or regular)
- 1 teaspoon **cinnamon**
### Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease your loaf pan.
**One bowl method:** In a medium sized mixing bowl, mash 3 ā 4 bananas (about 1 1/2 cups to 1 3/4 cups works well), add oil/applesauce and vanilla extract, mix again. Add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt, and mix well, but donāt overmix, just enough until the flour is combined. Batter will be slightly thick and a few lumps is ok. If mixture seems too thick, add milk, especially if using heavier flours such as whole wheat or whole spelt (youāre more inclined to need it).
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake for about 50 min ā 1 hour. Ovens vary, mine usually takes 50 minutes. You can also do the toothpick test in the center of the loaf, if it comes out clean it should be ready. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 min before slicing.
**Original method:** In a medium/large size bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, mash bananas. Add the oil, vanilla and bananas to the dry ingredients and mix until combined, do not overmix. If mixture seems too thick, add the almond milk (especially if using heavier flours such as whole wheat or whole spelt, youāre more inclined to need it).
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake for about 50 min ā 1 hour. Ovens vary, mine usually takes 50 minutes. You can also do the toothpick test in the center of the loaf, if it comes out clean it should be ready. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 min before slicing.
**Store:** Keep covered on the counter for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw the wrapped loaves overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or a toaster oven with a door.
### Notes
When using metric units, scaling needs manual calculation.
**Flour measurements.** When using weighted amounts, flours vary by type. Use this guide to find the correct flour weight: [Bobās Red Mill Flour Weight Chart](https://www.bobsredmill.com/blog/featured-articles/bobs-red-mill-flour-weight-chart/)
**No baking soda, no worries.** If you donāt have baking soda on hand, use two teaspoons of baking powder. Iāve many loaves without baking soda with good results (the top just may not brown as much).
**Oil-free or reduced oil.** I have made this by replacing the oil with unsweetened applesauce and it was just as good. Loaf was a little denser and didnāt rise as much, but the flavor was still great. Iāve also played around with using half oil and half unsweetened almond milk (equalling 1/3 cup) with excellent results\!
\*If using coconut oil, be sure itās warmed and in its liquid state. My preferred oils for this recipe are either light-flavored olive oil or coconut oil.
**Boost of flavor.** Add up to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a different flavor.
**Add nuts or seeds.** Try adding toppings like walnuts, sesame seeds, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, or pecans.
**Using dates:** To use chopped dates using the 1 bowl method, simply add them in with all the ingredients. If using the original method, add them in with the wet ingredients. I would use about 1/3 ā 3/4 cup of dates (depending on how sweet you like it), pitted and finely chopped.
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Great recipe\!
I used whole spelt flour and date syrup (1/4 cup) and it came out very well. It was a bit drier than I would like it ā does anyone have tips on making it more moist? Lesser time in the oven perhaps?
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| Readable Markdown | This ātried and trueā classic vegan banana bread recipe is moist, healthy, and so easy to make. Itās egg & dairy-free, has an oil-free option, and is the BEST banana bread recipe ever\!

I love making vegan banana breads, and have quite a few [variations](https://simple-veganista.com/recipes/type/breads-muffins-scones/) in the recipe collection, like this [Blueberry Banana Oat Bread](https://simple-veganista.com/vegan-blueberry-banana-oat-bread/), [Buckwheat Banana Bread](https://simple-veganista.com/buckwheat-banana-bread/), and [Carrot Banana Bread](https://simple-veganista.com/carrot-banana-bread/).
All have been adapted from this very recipe, which is straightforward and incredibly simple using ingredients you probably already have on hand. Iāve made it again and again, and it has not disappointed me yet\!
This plant-based banana bread recipe is kid-friendly and a fan-favorite for good reason ā itās delicious and loved by all\!
Iām happy to share with you this wonderfully easy, healthy vegan banana bread, which I have loved for many years and look forward to loving for many more to come\!

### Tips For The Best Vegan Banana Bread
**Itās all about the bananas\!** Banana bread is easy to veganize by adding extra banana, which acts as a binder, replacing the need for eggs or other egg replacers. As an added benefit, youāll be able to use less sugar. The trick is using very ripe, freckled bananas because the riper the bananas are, the less sugar youāll need! This recipe only calls for 1/3 cup of sugar, but you can adjust, up or down, to suit your tastes.
**Use oil, butter, or applesauce (fats or no fats):** This recipe calls oil in place of butter or vegetable shortening, but can use your preferred. Iāve also played around with using half oil and half unsweetened almond milk (equaling 1/3 cup) with excellent results. And if you want to skip the fats altogether, for ultra-healthy vegan banana bread, try using [Unsweetened Applesauce](https://simple-veganista.com/instant-pot-applesauce-recipe/) ā itās terrific\!
**Spruce up your banana bread with additional add-ins and toppings\!** Add up to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, or fold in chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans to the batter. Once the batter is in the loaf pan, sprinkle walnuts, pecans, sesame seeds, rolled oats, or sunflower seeds over top before baking. They will add texture and protein\!
**Spoon & level the flour\!** When measuring your flour, itās helpful to use the āspoon & levelā method. This will ensure you donāt add too much flour. Never scoop the flour with a measuring cup. Instead, using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup, without packing it, and level with the back of a knife.
**Donāt overmix the batter\!** Itās best baking practice when making any type of quick bread not to overmix. Overmixing the ingredients will cause the gluten proteins to create an elastic batter that may not rise well. You only want to mix until you donāt see any flour streaks.

### How To Make Vegan Banana Bread
Making vegan banana bread is as easy as can be using this 1 bowl method\!
- Start by adding the very ripe bananas to the bottom of a medium mixing bowl and mash well. Add the remaining wet ingredients and stir well.
- Next, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until incorporated. Do not overmix. The batter will be slightly thick, and a few lumps are OK.

- Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5 loaf pan and bake for 50 ā 60 minutes. Ovens are different, so use your best judgment. You can test for doneness using a toothpick, if it comes out clean, itās ready.
- Lastly, let the banana bread cool, slice, and enjoy. If you canāt wait to slice your bread before itās cooled, you may notice a little gumminess on the knife. This is normal, but once itās completely cooled, it will slice cleanly.
And thatās it, perfectly golden, moist, and flavorful banana bread made easy and healthy\!
### Serve + Store
- **For serving.** Make your slice even better by adding a smear of this healthy [Cashew Sweet Cream](https://simple-veganista.com/cashew-sweet-crea/) or [Triple Berry Chia Jam](https://simple-veganista.com/triple-berry-chia-ja/) for a delicious breakfast or snack\!
- **How to store:** Store your banana bread, covered to maintain moisture, for up to 3 ā 4 days on the counter.

### Commonly Asked Questions
**Can I make banana bread gluten-free?** Absolutely. You can use any gluten-free flour blend or buckwheat flour, replacing 1 ā 1 the amount of flour called for. Try my gluten-free [Buckwheat Banana Bread](https://simple-veganista.com/buckwheat-banana-bread/).
**Can I make this recipe oil-free?** Yes! You can use applesauce in place of oil. Itās just as good and even healthier. The loaf was a little denser, but the flavor is still great\!
**Can I make banana bread without baking soda?** Yes, Iāve successfully used just 2 heaping teaspoons of baking powder with great results. I have left the baking soda in the recipe since some may prefer to add it. It does help brown the top of the loaf.
**Can I freeze banana bread?** Yes, you can store it in the freezer for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container or bag. Let it thaw in the refrigerator before eating.
**Can I make muffins instead?** Yes, and they are so good! We love this [Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins](https://simple-veganista.com/banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/). If you donāt care for the chocolate chips, omit them altogether or replace them with walnuts.

### More Banana Recipes\!
If you still have a couple of extra bananas from the bunch, try using them in any of these other easy and delicious banana recipes, which require just one or two bananas\!
- [3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies](https://simple-veganista.com/chocolate-chip-banana-bread-bites/) (a fan-favorite)
- [Chunky Banana + Peanut Butter Granola](https://simple-veganista.com/peanut-butter-banana-granola-snack/) (healthy snack granola)
- [Banana Chia Pudding](https://simple-veganista.com/banana-chia-pudding/) (super easy treat)
- [Vegan Banana French Toast](https://simple-veganista.com/banana-french-toastyes-please/) (perfect for weekends)
- [Avocado Chocolate Pudding](https://simple-veganista.com/raw-chocolate-pudding-3-ways/) (uses a banana to cut the fat)
**If you try this quick bread recipe or have a question, please let us know\!** Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
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A tried and true, classic vegan banana bread! Perfectly moist and delicious, this healthy vegan banana bread recipe makes a terrific snack or great way to start the day.
- **Author:** [Julie \| The Simple Veganista](https://simple-veganista.com/about/)
- **Prep Time:** 10 min
- **Cook Time:** 55 min
- **Total Time:** 1 hour 5 minutes
- **Yield:** 8 ā 10 slices 1x
- **Category:** Quick Bread
- **Method:** bake
- **Cuisine:** American
- **Diet:** Vegan
- 1 3/4 cups (210 g) **spelt flour** (whole wheat, unbleached all-purpose, or gluten free blend), see notes
- 1/3 cup (75 g) organic **pure cane sugar** (or 1/2 finely chopped dates)
- 1 teaspoon **baking powder**
- 1 teaspoon **baking soda**
- pinch of mineral **salt**
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) neutral flavored **oil** (or coconut oil in liquid state, vegan butter at room temp **or** [applesauce](https://simple-veganista.com/instant-pot-applesauce-recipe/)
- 1 teaspoon **vanilla extract**
- 4 small or 3 large **overripe bananas** (about 1 1/2 ā 1 3/4 cups (338-410g)), mashed
- 1/4 cup (56 ml) **almond milk**, use only if needed
optional tasty add-ins:
- 1/2 ā 2/3 cup chopped **walnuts**
- 1/4 ā 1/2 cup **chocolate chips** (mini or regular)
- 1 teaspoon **cinnamon**
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease your loaf pan.
**One bowl method:** In a medium sized mixing bowl, mash 3 ā 4 bananas (about 1 1/2 cups to 1 3/4 cups works well), add oil/applesauce and vanilla extract, mix again. Add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt, and mix well, but donāt overmix, just enough until the flour is combined. Batter will be slightly thick and a few lumps is ok. If mixture seems too thick, add milk, especially if using heavier flours such as whole wheat or whole spelt (youāre more inclined to need it).
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake for about 50 min ā 1 hour. Ovens vary, mine usually takes 50 minutes. You can also do the toothpick test in the center of the loaf, if it comes out clean it should be ready. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 min before slicing.
**Original method:** In a medium/large size bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, mash bananas. Add the oil, vanilla and bananas to the dry ingredients and mix until combined, do not overmix. If mixture seems too thick, add the almond milk (especially if using heavier flours such as whole wheat or whole spelt, youāre more inclined to need it).
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake for about 50 min ā 1 hour. Ovens vary, mine usually takes 50 minutes. You can also do the toothpick test in the center of the loaf, if it comes out clean it should be ready. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 min before slicing.
**Store:** Keep covered on the counter for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw the wrapped loaves overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or a toaster oven with a door.
### Notes
When using metric units, scaling needs manual calculation.
**Flour measurements.** When using weighted amounts, flours vary by type. Use this guide to find the correct flour weight: [Bobās Red Mill Flour Weight Chart](https://www.bobsredmill.com/blog/featured-articles/bobs-red-mill-flour-weight-chart/)
**No baking soda, no worries.** If you donāt have baking soda on hand, use two teaspoons of baking powder. Iāve many loaves without baking soda with good results (the top just may not brown as much).
**Oil-free or reduced oil.** I have made this by replacing the oil with unsweetened applesauce and it was just as good. Loaf was a little denser and didnāt rise as much, but the flavor was still great. Iāve also played around with using half oil and half unsweetened almond milk (equalling 1/3 cup) with excellent results\!
\*If using coconut oil, be sure itās warmed and in its liquid state. My preferred oils for this recipe are either light-flavored olive oil or coconut oil.
**Boost of flavor.** Add up to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a different flavor.
**Add nuts or seeds.** Try adding toppings like walnuts, sesame seeds, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, or pecans.
**Using dates:** To use chopped dates using the 1 bowl method, simply add them in with all the ingredients. If using the original method, add them in with the wet ingredients. I would use about 1/3 ā 3/4 cup of dates (depending on how sweet you like it), pitted and finely chopped.
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