Banana bread is one of those desserts that is always a good idea and is suitable for any occasion – as a healthy breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a dessert with a cup of coffee.

If you have overripe bananas at home, don’t throw them away! Instead, turn them into a wonderful and soft banana bread that is perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert. This simple recipe is always a hit and will delight all those with a sweet tooth, while being nutritious enough to indulge in without any guilt. It’s oil-free and made with no refined sugar! Plus, it’s so delicious that it will quickly become your new favorite recipe! Serve it with a cup of coffee, spread with nut butter or enjoy it on its own – it’s always delicious!

Tips for the perfect banana bread

•  Use very ripe bananas! Overripe, almost black bananas are the sweetest and will provide a rich flavour without the need for a lot of extra sugar. They’re also soft and juicy which is perfect for making the best banana bread!
• Add your own twist! You can add chopped dark chocolate, nuts for some crunchiness and if you want a more tropical touch, try adding coconut flakes, candied tropical fruits…
• Store properly! Banana bread stays fresh for up to 3 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze it – cut it into slices and wrap them individually for a quick sweet snack later.

How to make the best banana bread?

1. Warm up the oven: Preheat oven to 180°C and prepare a long baking sheet – line with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas, add bourbon vanilla, almond milk (or plant-based milk of your choice), maple syrup, and hazelnut spread (optional) and mix well.
3. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder, add wet mixture, and mix. Add freeze-dried strawberries and chocolate, if desired, and mix lightly.
4. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
5. Cool down and enjoy: Wait at least 10 minutes, then slice and enjoy the perfect combination of soft inside and crispy crust!

Recipe

Vegan banana bread

theveganharmony

Extremely simple, tasty and delicious banana bread!

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Servings 10 slices

Ingredients

  

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 tablespoon bourbon vanilla paste
• 260 ml almond milk
• 30 g maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon hazelnut butter (or any other kind of nut butter)
• 300 g white or semi-white flour
• 12 g baking powder
• 8 g baking soda
• 15 g freeze-dried strawberries
• 50 g chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Mash 2 ripe bananas with a fork.
• Add bourbon vanilla, almond milk, maple syrup and hazelnut spread and mix.
• In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda) and add the wet ingredients.
• Mix well, add the freeze-dried strawberries and chocolate chips and mix lightly.
• Pour into an oblong baking dish and bake for 30 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 °C.
• When the cake is baked, remove it from the baking dish and let it cool.
• Slice and enjoy the juicy and delicious cake.