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The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

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Indulge in The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free), a delightful treat that’s both nutritious and satisfying. This recipe features ripe bananas, oat flour, and coconut sugar, resulting in a moist and fluffy loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. With no refined sugars and easy-to-follow steps, it caters to various dietary preferences without compromising on flavor. Enjoy it plain or customize it with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch of indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas (1 ½ cups mashed)
  • â…“ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup non-dairy milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 2 cups oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Optional: vegan chocolate chips and chopped walnuts for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
  3. Add the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; fold in any optional mix-ins.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with additional chocolate chips or walnuts if desired.
  5. Bake for 60–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
  6. Allow cooling in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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