Name: Vegan GF Banana Bread
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 52 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal (for flax egg); 2.5 tbsp water (for flax egg); 3 null bananas (ripe, medium); 0.25 cup almond butter (heaping, unsalted); 3 tbsp avocado oil (or melted coconut oil); 2 tbsp maple syrup (pure); 0.75 cup almond milk (unsweetened); 0.5 cup coconut sugar; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1.75 cup almond meal (ground from raw almonds); 1.25 cup gluten free flour (flour blend); 1.33 cup gluten free oats (rolled); 0.5 cup walnuts (chopped, raw)

Vegan GF Banana Bread

This wholesome one-bowl banana bread is both vegan and gluten-free, using simple pantry staples for a perfect texture. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, it features a nutty crunch from walnuts and a tender, moist interior. A satisfying alternative to traditional loaves, it is perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying afternoon snack.

Instructions

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1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine flaxseed meal (1 tbsp) and water (2.5 tbsp) and let rest for 5 minutes.
2

Add bananas (3) to the bowl and mash well with a fork until mostly smooth.
3

Whisk in almond butter (0.25 cup), avocado oil (3 tbsp), coconut sugar (0.5 cup), maple syrup (2 tbsp), sea salt (0.5 tsp), and almond milk (0.75 cup) until well combined.
4

Add baking powder (1 tbsp), almond meal (1.75 cup), gluten free flour (1.25 cup), and gluten free oats (1.33 cup). Stir well and fold in half of the walnuts (0.5 cup).
5

Pour the batter into the loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the remaining [walnuts]. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes until firm and golden brown.
6

Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before slicing.