Best Ever Vegan Banana Bread – Try it at Home!
Want to indulge in a moist, delicious, and utterly vegan banana bread that's perfect for snacking, breakfast, or even dessert? Look no further! Here's the complete recipe for the Best Ever Vegan Banana Bread, and don't forget to try it at home.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
* 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
* 1/2 cup vegan butter or margarine, softened
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup brown sugar
* 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
* 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
* 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or oil.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the vegan butter or margarine and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Add the mashed bananas, applesauce, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter at this stage.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 70-75 minutes
Variations:
* Cinnamon Swirl: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients and swirl in 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar mixture (granulated sugar and cinnamon) into the batter after pouring it into the loaf pan.
* Chocolate Chip: Add 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips to the batter for a chocolatey twist.
* Nutty Delight: Add 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or pistachios to the batter for added crunch.
* Gluten-Free: Replace the all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and adjust the liquid content as needed.
* Moist and Fudgy: Add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the dry ingredients for a richer, fudgier bread.
Try these variations and make this recipe your own! Happy baking
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