Description
Enjoy a perfectly tender and flavorful Moist Banana Bread made with simple, everyday ingredients and a plant-based twist. This bread offers rich banana goodness with a soft crumb that remains fresh and inviting, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1/3 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts) or plant-based chocolate chips
- Seeds such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds
- Fresh or dried berries (blueberries, raspberries)
- Spices: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom
Instructions
- Prepare Your Bananas: Start with ripe, spotted bananas and mash them well using a fork or potato masher. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with vegetable oil, plant-based milk, maple syrup (natural), and vanilla extract (natural). Whisk these together until smooth for a consistent base.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and natural gelling agent. This step ensures even distribution and helps your bread rise beautifully.
- Fold Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light and tender crumb.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: If desired, fold in nuts, chocolate chips, seeds, berries, or spices carefully to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb soft and tender.
- Measure flour carefully by scooping and leveling to avoid dryness.
- Use vegetable oil to maintain moisture without overpowering flavors.
- Start checking the bread around 50 minutes to prevent drying it out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana bread, plant-based banana bread, moist banana bread, vegan banana bread, easy banana bread, healthy banana bread
