Description
A deliciously wholesome vegan and gluten-free banana bread that is moist and packed with flavor, perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas (about 250g / 9 oz.)
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) oat milk or any unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 100 grams (1/3 cup) natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil or another light-tasting oil
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 125 grams (1 cup) oat flour
- 120 grams (3/4 cup) buckwheat flour
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) and line a standard loaf tin with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ripe bananas, oat milk, peanut butter, olive oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, buckwheat flour, arrowroot flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate until evenly dispersed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container for 3-4 days at room temperature or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
Enhance your banana bread with chocolate glaze or serve warm with fresh berries for a delightful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan banana bread, gluten-free baking, healthy dessert
