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    Easy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe (eggless)

    Published: March 9, 2022 | 12:51 am, Modified: Oct 20, 2022 by Connie Edwards McGaughy This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe 🍌 An easy vegan recipe for making simply the most delicious and moist, eggless & dairy-free banana bread. With just a few basic ingredients, enjoy this scrumptious cake-like loaf anytime you like!

    A sliced loaf of easy vegan banana bread on a plate.

    Quick breads, like this yummy easy vegan banana bread recipe, are some of my favorite baked goods to create. Sweet enough to be a dessert and light enough to enjoy for breakfast or an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea, just like my simple vegan lemon blueberry bread and vegan zucchini bread.

    A sliced loaf of easy vegan banana bread.

    I love making quick breads. Like the name suggests, a quick bread is just that – a leavened flour-based loaf that does not require yeast or additional time for rising/proofing in order for the bread to increase in volume. Quick breads rise while baking, much like cakes and muffins. For this recipe, we will use baking soda as a leavening agent.

    Slices of vegan banana bread and a peeled banana on a marble cutting board.

    Why you should try this recipe

    • It's lightly sweet, very moist and super delicious!
    • The mellow flavor of bananas shine through
    • So easy to make!
    • Eggless and dairy-free. Can be made gluten-free (see below)
    • It's a tried and true, time-tested recipe
    Freshly baked vegan banana bread in a ceramic loaf pan.

    The credit for this recipe goes to my darling Great-Aunt Velma, who baked many loaves of this luscious banana bread for generations of our family over the years.

    Jump to:
    • Why you should try this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • 🍌 Banana Bread Baking Tips
    • Equipment
    • 🍌 FAQ's
    • Recipe
    • Food Safety

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for making easy vegan banana bread.
    • Flour - I use organic all-purpose flour. See notes below for gluten-free tips.
    • Baking Soda - For best rising results, use fresh baking soda.
    • Salt
    • Bananas - use over-ripe bananas (they're much sweeter).
    • Vegan Butter - melted
    • Sugar - I use organic cane sugar. Substitute with coconut sugar or granulated sugar of your choice.
    • Vanilla
    • Vegan egg replacer - To make this recipe eggless, I used Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer. See FAQ's below for other options.
    • Walnuts - optional. See below for more add-ins.

    Add-ins

    This easy recipe for making the best vegan banana bread is wonderful as is, but if you would like to add some extra texture & flavors, here are some tasty ideas:

    • Nuts - walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, cashews
    • Chocolate chips - vegan semi-sweet or white chocolate chips
    • Coconut -flaked
    • Dates - chopped
    • Raisins
    • Cranberries
    • Blueberries
    • Cinnamon or nutmeg - if using, add to dry ingredients

    🥕 See printable recipe card below for complete details.

    Instructions

    Process images of the preparation of vegan banana bread.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    Process images of the preparation of vegan banana bread.
    Process images of the preparation of vegan banana bread.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.
    • Add egg replacer. Whisk thoroughly.
    A mixing bowl with pieces of banana ready to be mashed to make vegan banana bread.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, mash bananas using a potato masher or fork.
    Process images of the preparation of vegan banana bread.
    Process images of the preparation of vegan banana bread.
    • Add mashed bananas to butter/sugar mixture. Whisk to combine.
    Process images of the preparation of vegan banana bread.
    Process images of the preparation of vegan banana bread.
    • Gradually add flour/baking soda/salt to wet ingredients.
    • Stir in walnuts or other optional add-ins.
    • Using a whisk or silicone spatula, mix until just combined (don't over-stir).
    • Batter will be thick.
    A parchment lined loaf pan filled with vegan banana bread batter ready to go into an oven.
    • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease/flour inside of pan.
    • Spoon batter into loaf pan.
    • Place on middle rack in oven.
    • Bake at 350℉ for 50-60 minutes.
    • Check for doneness at 50 minutes. An inserted toothpick should come out clean and dry when loaf is ready.
    A loaf of vegan banana bread cooling on a rack.
    • Place pan on a rack to cool for at least 20 minutes (or more) before serving.
    • Store leftover vegan banana bread in an airtight container or food-safe plastic bag up to 3 days.

    🍌 Banana Bread Baking Tips

    • Use fresh ingredients, including flour and leavening agents like baking soda. All-purpose white flour has a shelf life of about 3-8 months. Gluten-free and whole wheat flours may become stale sooner. Unless you bake a lot, it’s better to purchase flour in small quantities. Baking soda can lose its rising oomph after a few months. I like to keep an extra unopened box on hand just in case.
    • Measure accurately. Baking is equal parts science and art. Unlike some cooking methods where you can guess-timate quantities by adding a handful of this or a pinch of that – too much or too little of an ingredient can mean the difference between ooh and aah or uh-oh. Pre-measuring your ingredients with everything prepped in advance can be a game-changer. A kitchen scale can be a home bakers best friend.

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowls 2 medium, 1 large
    • Measuring cup
    • Measuring spoons
    • Oven-proof loaf pan
    • Potato masher or fork
    • Whisk
    • Silicone spatula
    • Parchment paper
    • Cooling rack
    Slices of vegan banana bread on a plate.

    Gluten-free Baking Tip

    To prepare this easy vegan banana bread recipe without wheat gluten, choose a 1-1 gluten-free flour. Be sure to check the labels of the other ingredients you use to ensure they are all gluten-free.

    🍌 FAQ's

    What are those strings on bananas? Is it ok to eat them?

    Purely from habit, I always remove those annoying stringy things whenever I peel a banana. I'd never really thought about it before, just assuming they were inedible, or at least something I didn't want to eat. As it turns out, they have a name - "phloem bundles" - an essential part of the banana's vascular system that delivers nutrients throughout the fruit. If you don't mind their tough texture, you can absolutely eat them. As for me, I prefer not to have strings in my banana bread, but you sure can leave them in if you like.

    What can I use instead of egg in banana bread?

    Traditionally, this recipe calls for eggs, which I’ve substituted with vegan egg replacer. There are several packaged powdered egg replacers available which work well. You can also make your own by combining one tablespoon ground flax meal with three tablespoons of water (per egg). Allow it to sit 5 – 15 minutes to thicken before using.

    Is it OK to use frozen bananas for banana bread?

    Yes, in fact freezing over-ripe bananas is a great way to always have bananas on hand for baking and making smoothies. Simply peel the bananas and place them in a ziplock freezer bag or air-tight container and keep frozen up to three months. When ready to use for baking, allow them to thaw for about 20 minutes before mashing.

    If you love this easy vegan banana bread recipe, check out these other eggless and dairy-free quick breads!

    • Easy Homemade Vegan Pumpkin Bread
    • Vegan Irish Soda Bread
    • Simple Vegan Lemon Blueberry Bread
    • Vegan Orange Cranberry Bread
    • Simple Vegan Zucchini Bread
    A sliced loaf of easy vegan banana bread.

    very vegan 🌱 very good

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’ve enjoyed this recipe, please rate it in the comments below.

    Thanks a bunch!🥕

    Recipe

    A sliced loaf of vegan banana bread.

    Easy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe

    by Connie🥕
    Easy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe 🍌 An easy vegan recipe for making simply the most delicious and moist, eggless and dairy-free banana bread. With just a few basic ingredients, you can enjoy this scrumptious cake-like loaf anytime you like!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, Vegan
    Servings 12
    Calories 213 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowls 2 medium, 1 large
    • Measuring cup
    • Measuring spoons
    • Oven-proof loaf pan
    • Potato masher or fork
    • whisk
    • silicone spatula
    • Parchment paper
    • Cooling rack

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups Flour All-purpose flour. See notes below for gluten-free tips.
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1½ cups Bananas Mashed - about 4 bananas (over-ripe)
    • ½ cup Vegan Butter Melted
    • ½ cup Sugar Granulated
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • 2 eggs Vegan egg replacer Prepared equivalent of 2 eggs
    • ½ cup Walnuts Optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F
    • In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted vegan butter, sugar, and vanilla.
    • Add egg replacer. Whisk thoroughly.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, mash bananas using a potato masher or fork.
    • Add bananas to butter/sugar mixture. Whisk to combine.
    • Gradually add flour/baking soda/salt to wet ingredients.
    • Stir in walnuts or other optional add-ins.
    • Using a whisk or silicone spatula, mix until just combined (don’t over-stir). Batter will be thick.
    • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease/flour inside of pan.
    • Spoon batter into loaf pan.
    • Place on middle rack in oven. Bake at 350℉ for 50-60 minutes.
    • Check for doneness at 50 minutes. An inserted toothpick should come out clean and dry when loaf is ready.
    • Remove from oven. Place pan on a rack to cool for at least 20 minutes (or more) before serving.
    • Store leftover vegan banana bread in an airtight container or food-safe plastic bag up to 3 days.

    Notes

    🥕Add-Ins
    This easy recipe for vegan banana bread is simply wonderful as is, but if you would like to add some extra texture & flavors, here are some tasty ideas:
    • Nuts – walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, cashews
    • Chocolate chips – vegan semi-sweet or white chocolate chips
    • Coconut -flaked
    • Dates – chopped
    • Raisins
    • Cranberries
    • Blueberries
    • Cinnamon or nutmeg – if using, add to dry ingredients
     
    🥕Gluten-free Baking
    To prepare this recipe without wheat gluten, choose a 1-1 gluten-free flour. Be sure to check the labels of the other ingredients you use to ensure they are all gluten-free.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 373IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Food Safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Comments

    1. Connie Edwards McGaughy

      March 09, 2022 at 12:56 am

      5 stars
      Here is everything you want in a simply moist and delicious banana bread. So easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy! I hope you love it as much as I do!

      Reply
      • melanie

        March 10, 2022 at 3:25 pm

        What can we use and what amount, instead of egg replacer? Apple sauce? Flax eggs?

        Reply
        • Connie Edwards McGaughy

          March 10, 2022 at 3:36 pm

          Hi Melanie: Yes, you can use flax meal as an egg replacer. I've mentioned it in the recipe FAQ's - Combine one tablespoon ground flax meal with three tablespoons of water (per egg). Allow it to sit 5 – 15 minutes to thicken before using. Another option that I have used successfully in cakes is to simply use soda water (3-4 tablespoons per egg). I haven't tried it in this recipe but imagine it would work. Otherwise, applesauce is fine, but it can make the banana bread taste like apple (which isn't necessarily a bad thing!)

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