I’ve learned that I don’t ever get tired of banana bread. It’s probably my body making up for lost time. Growing up, this wasn’t a staple or a common treat – we never ate it. Since our mom didn’t like it, (something I’ll never understand) she never made it and it was never around. To be honest, I don’t think I knew it existed until my late teens!
Then came my honeymoon. When my husband and I were on a scenic drive on Maui on the most beautiful day in Hawaii. We stopped at a local roadside shop for a little refreshment. We purchased a loaf of freshly made banana bread for the rest of our drive. It was one of the most delicious breads I’d ever tasted! Since then, I’ve been hooked.
This new found love has led me to making banana bread quite a few times during our marriage. This most recent time, I tried making a version that’s even more healthy than it naturally is! I omitted dairy, eggs and even gluten in this recipe. I was so pleased that these changes only added to the delicious flavor. This is a bread you could easily get hooked on.
Especially because it is so healthy that you could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Trust me, it’s so scrumptious, you may just want to!
It’s super moist, super dense and super flavorful. Sweetened only with fruit (date sugar and bananas!) and filled with deliciously healthy ingredients like flax and coconut oil. This healthy banana bread is a delightful blend of a sweet treat and a nutritious indulgence! Please enjoy!
Vegan Banana Bread (gluten free)
2 Large Ripe Bananas
3/4 cup Date Sugar
1/4 cup Applesauce
1/3 cup Almond Milk
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Coconut oil, melted
1/2 teaspoon Pink Sea Salt
1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Ground Flaxseeds
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1Â teaspoon Baking Powder
1 1/4 cup Gluten-Free Flour Mix
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped Walnuts
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a bread pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash soft, ripe bananas with date sugar until smooth. Add applesauce, milk, lemon juice, oil, salt and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, flax and cinnamon. Add the flour mixture to the wet and whisk all ingredients together until well combined. Pour in a 9 by 5 inch bread pan. Bake for 30-32 minutes. Check with a toothpick inserted in the center to be sure it’s done. Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy!
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Margaret Istre says
Made this a.m. and it was just wonderful! Had to cook longer than recipe called for but it was the best banana bread I’ve eaten! New to vegan eating and so thankful for great recipes like this one!
Annie says
Hi, Margaret! Thanks for your comment! We are so happy you liked this recipe! :)
katia says
Hi again! I want to cook this delicious banana bread but I have many doubts.
What kind of sugar is Date sugar?
The Applesouce is a kind of puree?
Can I use almond flour instead of rice flour?
Thank you very much!
Katia
Annie says
Thanks for your comment, Katia!
Date sugar is dehydrated dates, ground up into a powder. It is a really healthy sweetener. You read more about it here: http://www.naturalsweetrecipes.com/natural-sweetener-guide/
Just scroll down to “date sugar” for more information.
If you can’t find date sugar, you can substitute with xylitol or coconut sugar. Applesauce is pureed apples. We find it in any grocery store usually jarred, here. You can even buy it online. If you can’t find it, you could probably substitute with any fruit puree, though the taste may be altered by some kinds of fruits. Almond flour will probably work okay, but make sure it is a fine ground flour,
Thanks!
Chanel says
I unfortunately don’t have date sugar and xanthan gum, but still want to make this. I’ll try this with coconut sugar and cornstarch instead. Hopefully it turns out! (I know your options are more healthy, but just wanted to save some money.) Thanks for the recipe!!
Chelsea says
Those substitutions would work great (and still healthy. :) ) I am not sure how well the corn starch will bind the bread, but the coconut sugar should help with it. You could also use differnt flour if you dont mind these not being gluten free. Hope it turns out for you!
sophiesfoodiefiles says
Your vegan banana bread is a really good one. I have made it yesterday & it rocked my tastebuds, my friends! :)
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
I’m so glad you liked it Sophie! Thanks for the feedback. :)
Nutritionist Manchester says
Yum! Looks and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Meg says
Banana bread as french toast. If you havent done it, do it.
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
Oh my word that sounds amazing!! Thank you for the idea!
Char @ www.charskitchen.ca says
Mmmmm this looks so deliciously perfect! I have never heard of someone disliking banana bread! Luckily my mom was a fan- I loved when she’d bake it with walnuts and/or chocolate chips. Now I’m craving a big, warm slice with some vegan butter! :)
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I love the crumb in this bread! Looks deliciously tempting :) A true winner, Annie!
Anna @ The Guiltless Life says
Ooh so chuffed you are using date sugar – love that stuff! And vegan banana bread, um yes! Whenever I hear vegan recipes I just think – safe to eat the raw batter. Yup. Delish. Haha
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
That’s exactly what I think! So many times I love the batter almost as much as the final product. :)
Shannon says
I dont think I’ve ever seen a Vegan Banana Bread recipe so I think so many people will find this helpful! :)
I’m not vegan, but I think this recipe sounds awesome!
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
Thanks! It’s nice to have the vegan recipes when you run out of eggs! :)
Made in Sonoma says
I think it was the weekend of banana breads. I read another bloggers recipe yesterday, yours today, and mine’s going up next week! ha! Looks tasty of course!
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
hHaha, that is too funny! I’ll be excited to see yours!
Kristina says
Hahah I’m so happy you finally discovered banana bread! Its addicting isn’t it? I grew up eating it, it’s my little brothers favorite so my mom would make a loaf almost every other week :) Your vegan version looks gorgeous! And I love that its GF too! yum!
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
Banana bread every week sounds like a great idea!