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The Best Healthy Banana Bread (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

This delicious vegan and gluten-free banana bread combines ripe bananas, wholesome ingredients, and chocolate chips for a healthy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 4 pieces very ripe bananas (covered in brown spots)
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup non-dairy milk (oat or almond milk)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl, then whisk in coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, coconut oil, vanilla, and vinegar.
  3. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold until just combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using, then transfer batter to the pan and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 60-65 minutes, cool for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional chocolate chips and walnuts on top before baking.