Description
This Moist Banana Bread recipe combines ripe bananas with wholesome, plant-based ingredients to create a tender, sweet, and flavorful bread. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or any time indulgence, it offers a soft texture and rich banana taste that is easily customizable with nuts, seeds, or spices.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup natural brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/3 cup plant-based milk (almond or oat milk recommended)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Start by mashing very ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky to maintain texture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add plant-based butter, natural brown sugar, vanilla extract (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), and plant-based milk into the mashed bananas and mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, a pinch of salt, and natural gelling agent to ensure even distribution.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mix, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread tough.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas heavily speckled or mostly brown for best sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
- Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.
- A standard 9×5 inch loaf pan works best for this recipe.
- Begin testing doneness at 50 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana bread, plant-based, moist banana bread, whole wheat, vegan banana bread, easy banana bread
