Bake vegan banana bread with oat flour that is moist and healthy, because this easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, and kids.
Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
- 2 cups oat flour
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ⅓ cup coconut oil or neutral oil, melted
- ¼ cup plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven: First, preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Meanwhile, grease or line a loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: Next, mash bananas in a bowl. Then, add sugar, oil, plant milk, vanilla, and lemon juice, and mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients: After that, whisk oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Make the batter: Then, add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir gently until combined.
- Bake: Finally, pour the batter into the pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Tips for Perfect Banana Bread
- First, use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Additionally, do not overmix the batter to keep it soft.
- Moreover, cover loosely with foil if the top browns too fast.
- Finally, allow the bread to cool fully before slicing.
Variations
- Gluten-Free Option: Since oat flour is naturally gluten free, ensure certified gluten-free oats.
- Nut-Free: Additionally, skip nuts and add seeds instead.
- Chocolate Version: Furthermore, add dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Spiced Version: Also, add nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth.
Health Benefits
- Since oat flour is high in fiber, it supports digestion.
- Additionally, bananas provide potassium and natural energy.
- Moreover, this recipe is dairy free and egg free.
- Therefore, it is a healthier baked treat.
Nutrition Facts (Approximate Per Slice)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Sugar: 14 g
Kid-Friendly Version
- First, add mini chocolate chips for sweetness.
- Additionally, slice into small portions for easy snacks.
- Moreover, reduce cinnamon for mild flavor.
- Finally, serve with fruit or plant-based milk.
