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5 Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread

Dec 3, 2020 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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5 Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread is perfectly moist and delicious. It's super easy to make, healthy and lower in sugar.

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sliced vegan banana bread

If you have ripe bananas on hand, start running to your kitchen! I made this bread every week for the past three weeks to enjoy as a snack. My boyfriend also loves it for breakfast.

It doesn't get any easier than a one bowl recipe that requires only 5 ingredients! I added vegan chocolate chips into the batter, but they're totally optional.

ingredients in vegan banana bread

Ingredients in this recipe

  1. mashed spotty-brown bananas (Use spotty-brown bananas opposed to yellow or green. The darker in color they are, the sweeter they will be.)
  2. melted and cooled coconut oil
  3. pure maple syrup
  4. white whole wheat flour
  5. baking soda

A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.

bowl with banana bread batter

Substitutions

Use olive oil or avocado oil in place of coconut oil.

All-purpose flour should work fine in this recipe, but I haven't tried it to guarantee the same results.

I don't recommend using gluten free all purpose flour, oat flour, almond flour or coconut flour in this recipe.

Add in walnuts, vegan chocolate chips, coconut flakes, dried fruit or other mix in's of choice. I used vegan chocolate chips!

Expert Tips

Use spotty-brown bananas opposed to yellow or green. The darker in color they are, the sweeter they will be.

I recommend an 8x4 loaf pan. I find that the bread rises so well in this size pan. Mine is linked HERE.

Properly measure flour by spooning the flour into the measuring cup. Then, level off the top of the cup with a knife. Do not place the measuring cup into the bag and scoop. You could end up with more flour than needed.

Don't overmix the batter. Mix until just combined. You can wind up with tough or gummy banana bread that won't rise if overmixed.

Allow the loaf to cool before slicing or it could fall apart.

vegan banana bread batter in loaf pan

Storage Instructions

Store homemade banana bread in an airtight container on the kitchen counter for 2-3 days.

You can also store the bread in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days.

Lastly, individually wrap slices of the bread and freeze for up to 3 months. This works great for meal prep. Pop a slice in the microwave whenever you want!

slice of banana bread

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sliced vegan banana bread

5 Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread

5 Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread is perfectly moist and delicious. It's super easy to make, healthy and lower in sugar.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 8 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed spotty-brown bananas - This should be about 2 - 2 ½ bananas. (Use spotty-brown bananas opposed to yellow or green. The darker in color they are, the sweeter they will be.)
  • ⅓ cup melted and cooled coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 ⅔ cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, coconut oil and pure maple syrup.
  • Next, add in the flour and baking soda. Use a rubber spatula to combine the ingredients. If you are using vegan chocolate chips or other mix in's, fold them into the batter. Don't overmix the batter. Mix until just combined. You can wind up with tough or gummy banana bread that won't rise if you keep mixing.
  • Grease an 8x4 loaf pan or use parchment paper. Add the banana bread batter into the loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, gently remove it from the pan and place it on a wire cooling rack.
  • Allow the banana bread to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  • Store homemade banana bread in an airtight container on the kitchen counter for 2-3 days. You can also store the bread in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days. Lastly, individually wrap slices of the bread and freeze for up to 3 months. This works great for meal prep. Pop a slice in the microwave whenever you want!
Nutrition Facts
5 Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Sodium 92mg4%
Potassium 106mg3%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 12IU0%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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  1. Kate

    December 05, 2020 at 11:15 pm

    Absolute BEST banana bread. I use buckwheat flour and pecan nuts instead of chocolate and it still worked an absolute charm. Love love love!!!

    Reply
    • krista

      December 07, 2020 at 9:16 pm

      Yay! Awesome! Plus, thank you for sharing your substitution. So helpful. 🙂 – Krista <3

      Reply
    • Kathleen

      January 04, 2021 at 10:11 pm

      Just made this tonight and it was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.

      Reply
      • krista

        January 05, 2021 at 11:15 am

        Awesome!! Enjoy. 🙂 - Krista <3

        Reply
  2. Abby

    December 06, 2020 at 1:29 am

    5 stars
    So delicious! Perfect texture. Will definitely make again 😍

    Reply
    • krista

      December 07, 2020 at 9:17 pm

      Happy you enjoyed, Abby! Thank you for your comment and review. 🙂 – Krista <3

      Reply
  3. Nazifa

    December 17, 2020 at 8:58 pm

    This is the BEST vegan healthy banana bread ever, thank you so much for the recipe! I will be making this for Christmas!

    Reply
    • krista

      December 18, 2020 at 8:59 am

      Ahh! That means so much, Nazifa! Enjoy! 🙂 – Krista <3

      Reply
  4. Lindsay

    February 11, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    5 stars
    Best Vegan Banana Bread recipe I’ve found! The consistency is so good! And not dry.at all. I’ve made the bread and then I made it again as muffins - amazing! And they freeze great!

    Reply
    • krista

      February 11, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      Whoop whoop! Thank you, Lindsay! 🙂 - Krista <3

      Reply

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