Description
This easy Banana Bread recipe is a comforting, moist, and tender treat made with ripe bananas and plant-based ingredients. It features simple pantry staples, natural gelling agents, and plant-based butter and milk to deliver rich flavor and a soft crumb. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or anytime enjoyment, this adaptable recipe can be customized with nuts, chocolate chips, or fruits.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (natural)
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (natural)
- 1/2 cup blueberries or raisins
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth but with some chunks for texture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream the plant-based butter and brown sugar (natural) together until smooth. Stir in the mashed bananas, vanilla extract (natural), and plant-based milk until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, natural gelling agent, and any spices or optional add-ins you plan to include in another bowl.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing and keep the bread tender.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan before removing.
Notes
- Use bananas with plenty of brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and soft.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center to avoid under- or over-baking.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips last and fold gently to distribute evenly.
- Allow the bread to cool before slicing to set the crumb and prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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