Healthy One-Bowl Banana Bread
This naturally sweet, moist banana bread is vegan, gluten-free, and made in just one bowl. Inspired by cozy kitchen memories, it's the perfect balance of healthy and nostalgic.
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas soft and speckled
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Whisk in coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, coconut oil, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Fold in oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts if using. The batter will be thick.
- Pour into loaf pan and sprinkle more chocolate chips and nuts on top if desired.
- Bake for 60–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve. Store leftovers in fridge or freezer.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Let loaf cool fully before slicing for the best texture. Add nuts, chocolate, or swirl in nut butter for variations.