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Healthy Banana Bread

This Healthy Banana Bread is a delightful treat perfect for everyone, vegan or gluten-free. It's naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, coconut sugar, and maple syrup, making it a guilt-free option for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas = 1 ½ cups mashed banana
  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup non-dairy milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
  • ¼ cup walnuts (chopped)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
  3. Mix in the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vegan chocolate chips until just combined.
  4. Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and top with more vegan chocolate chips and chopped walnuts if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Remove the bread from the oven and let it sit in the pan for 15 minutes.
  3. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

This banana bread is delicious on its own, but you can serve it with almond butter or coconut yogurt for added creaminess. Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness. Adjust the coconut sugar and maple syrup to your taste. For a denser bread, use less oat flour.