Vegan Banana Bread: A Homemade Recipe

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Preheat the Oven

Red Section Separator Brown Rice Multiple Blue Rings Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan.

Mash the Bananas

Red Section Separator Brown Rice Multiple Blue Rings In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.

Add Wet Ingredients

Red Section Separator Brown Rice Multiple Blue Rings Add the melted coconut oil or vegetable oil, maple syrup or agave nectar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.

Combine Dry Ingredients

Red Section Separator Brown Rice Multiple Blue Rings In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

Red Section Separator Brown Rice Multiple Blue Rings Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Transfer to the Pan

Red Section Separator Brown Rice Multiple Blue Rings Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake

Red Section Separator Brown Rice Multiple Blue Rings Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking times may vary, so start checking around 50 minutes.

Cool

Red Section Separator Brown Rice Multiple Blue Rings Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Slice and Enjoy

Red Section Separator Brown Rice Multiple Blue Rings Once the banana bread has cooled, slice it and enjoy!