Vegan Banana Bread
This vegan banana bread is incredibly delicious and made effortlessly in just one bowl. It's a perfect treat for any time of the year, offering a comforting and wholesome bake that can also be made gluten-free.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- 2
Oil your bread pan with [coconut oil].
- 3
In a large bowl, mash the bananas (4 ripe) well with a fork until no large chunks remain.
- 4
Add brown sugar (0.5 cup), coconut oil (2 tbsp), unsweetened applesauce (1 tbsp), and vanilla (1 tsp) to the bananas. Stir with a silicone spatula.
- 5
Sift in the flour (1.5 cups), baking powder (1.5 tsp), baking soda (0.5 tsp), cinnamon (0.25 tsp), and nutmeg (0.125 tsp). Add a pinch of [salt].
- 6
Stir just until combined.
- 7
Gently fold in chopped walnuts (0.25 cup) if using.
- 8
Pour the batter into the greased bread pan and tap the bottom to level it evenly.
- 9
In a small bowl, combine sparkling sugar (1 tbsp) and cinnamon (1 tsp) for the optional topping, and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- 10
Bake for 35-45 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out clean. If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil and continue baking in 5-minute intervals.
- 11
Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then carefully remove and place on a cooling rack until completely cooled.
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