Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
This cozy, one-bowl banana bread is soft, moist, and irresistibly good — all while being gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Equipment
- Loaf Pan (9×5-inch)
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk such as almond or oat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups oat flour certified gluten-free if needed
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg ground
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips plus more for topping
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly oil the sides.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, vanilla, vinegar, and melted coconut oil. Whisk to combine.
- Add oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle extra chocolate chips and walnuts on top.
- Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure to use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and texture. Let the bread cool fully before slicing to avoid a gummy center.