An oh-so-simple and delicious recipe of Healthy Vegan Banana Bread. A great way to sneak in those overripe bananas. Made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened, no-refined sugar added. Perfectly moist and full of flavor. Vegan.
Hello everyone, hope you are enjoying summer as much as I am. Summer is going well here. Lot of exciting stuff happening behind the scenes of TBRTM. Not ready to disclose it all yet, you will find out in the up coming posts. Apart from TBRTM on the personal front, summer couldn't have been better with Little A at home, Mom visiting and we are going places like crazy. Yeah, don't ask I am somehow managing to publish every week and stay active in my online world. Life is good honestly, I cannot complain. Hope things are going well at your end too. Given that back to school is literally a month away, I am making a list of all my favorite recipes that will come handy. So stay tuned to make sure you don't miss out all these useful recipes. I'd like to begin with my favorite Heaalthy & Vegan Banana Bread.
I got hooked onto Banana Bread when I was in Australia. As they say, Toasted Banana Bread is a stalwart for breakfast down under. Ever cafe, has it in their menu and it's always toasted and buttered. If you haven't even tried toasting your Banana Bread, you totally have to try it next time. So when I moved to the US, I would always request cafes to toast my Banana Bread but sadly they had no clue of what it meant to toast a banana bread. They would microwave it later. So eventually I gave up and acquired the taste of just the Banana Bread. I must admit Banana Bread is my favorite fruit flavored bread. So today I share an insanely easy and delicious recipe of a healthy and vegan Banana Bread.
Yes not the most delightful picture you have seen, but raise your hand if you've had overripe bananas and wondered what to do with them. Well the next time you have overripe bananas, bake with them. Make banana bread, muffins, cookies, cake anything. They are perfect as they act as a sweetener and moisten the batter perfectly. If you are not into aking, you can make pancakes, icecreams, smoothies but just don't toss them. Put them to good use. Infact I let these bananas overripe as I wanted to bake some Banana Bread.
I don't bake a lot, not my comfort zone. I am more of a smoothie or make ahead, no-cook breakfast person. Often times I will refer to our post 62 Healthy No-Cook / Make Ahead Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas. Give me fruits, I will be happy. However, time and again I do like to step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself. Especially for a recipe that I love and also in an attempt to get little A to enjoy the goodness of bananas. I don't know what is it with him that he just doesn't like bananas in any form. He is a texture freak but lately, he is fine with the aroma of bananas in his smoothies so I wanted to take a chance with this Banana Bread.
So this is a super simple and yet delicious Vegan Banana Bread that is made healthy. Like you know I am not a fan of all purpose flour, this bread is made healthier using whole wheat flour and is naturally sweetened with Monk Fruit Extract. No refined sugar added. Made with easily available ingredients in the kitchen like overripe bananas, organic whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, coconut oil, and some monk fruit extract. It's literally 10 minutes of prep time and the rest is just baking time. This can be made ahead of time and qualifies for a perfectly healthy breakfast. Let's get started.
For more bread options, check out our Banana & Coconut Bread & Banana Bread with Oats. If you want to check out some no-cook or make ahead ideas, do check out our collection of 62 Healthy No-Cook / Make Ahead Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas.
Healthy Vegan Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 4 ripe organic bananas (about 14-15oz)
- 1 and 1/2 cups organic whole wheat flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch of nutmeg
- a pinch of cinnamon
- a pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup monk fruit extract or a sweetener of your choice
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil, melted
Instructions
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.
Next in a medium bowl swift together all the dry ingredients like whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon & salt.
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In a separate bowl, mash the banana into small chunks.
Add monk fruit extract, oil to the bananas and mix evenly until combined.
Gently fold in all the dry ingredients into the mashed bananas.
Grease a pan or line it with parchment paper.
Pour batter into the pan and bake for 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes.
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Insert a toothpick to check for doneness.
Enjoy the bread toasted and warm.
Century Foods says
Thank you, I like this recipe & look forward to using it!
itsahotmess04 says
Mmmm, something about the smell of baking banana bread in the oven. I love trying alternative ways to the classic banana bread, and the vegan options is great.
brianmayroam says
Personally, I don't think the egg really adds anything to the non-vegan version. I'd actually prefer the vegan one.
Gemma says
Yum! I love a slice of warm banana bread! I might add some cheeku dark chocolate chips to this recipe...
Holly says
Oh man, I haven't made banana bread in forever! This looks great! Do you have a substitition suggestion for the monk fruit extract? (Haven't seen that around here...)
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Holly, I would go for coconut sugar next. Monk Fruit Extract is available online though.
Travel with Karla says
I'm a fan of banana bread! I always wonder how to make it. Thanks for sharing this recipe. We have some ripe bananas in the kitchen. I'll try to make one!
London Mumma says
We are big Banana Bread lovers in my house, we love it with chocolate nibbles. We have never had the vegan version, I think we will make this today for tea.
David Elliott says
It looks pretty amazing there. I would have loved the banana bread. It's one of my favorite desserts. Yummy!!!
newpasture says
Banana bread is so delicious and yours looks amazing! I haven't tried monkfruit extract, sounds great!
VeeatCookBake says
I love all the ingredients in your banana bread and that you add nutmeg :)
wasabipdx says
This banana bread looks delicious!
Ari G says
It looks good, I especially love that it's vegan. I might just give this one a try.
Everything On A Plate says
How we love a good banana bread! Yours looks gorgeous. We are so gonna try this out
Adaleta Avdić says
This looks and sounds heavenly! Banana bread is one of my favorites! I'll have to try out this recipe.
AlwaysCarryOn.com says
I LOVE banana bread! It's such a moist and moreish cake :) I've been looking for a vegan recipe for a while, as a few people at work are vegan. So thank you for sharing! x
Flyingkids says
This is a great post! This vegan dessert recipe will really catch the interest of not just the dessert lovers but the vegans as well.
fashionandstylepolice says
I love the sound of this Vegan Bread recipe. I won't mind trying it at all even though I am not Vegan. Sounds very nice.
Nidhi Fouzdar says
I got a new recipe for vegan like me. Sounds like yummy choice to head with
Shannon Gurnee says
I have some friends who are vegan and who would love this bread recipe! This would be great to make for them as a gift as well. Thanks for sharing.
Melanie Poulos Walsh says
I often say that I'm vegan, except for dessert. But finding yummy things I can bake that are also vegan makes me so happy.
Chin chin says
I like banana bread and bake some at home sometimes. I would like to try this vegan version also.
Michelle Goth says
This looks absolutely amazing! Vegan food is so delicious and wholesome too.
Style Domination says
For a non-vegan, I sure do make a lot of vegan food, and I'm totally trying this recipe! LOL! Looks delicious!
Kristen Kavan says
this looks great! I was just about to make banana bread and I have a go-to recipe, but I think I want to try a new one! Thanks!
cleverlychanging says
Banana bread has been my favorite dessert since my childhood years. I love to enjoy a slip with cream cheese icing on top.
leahashley85 says
I love this bread just by the ingredients plus the fact you said baking wasn't in your comfort zone because I am in the same boat!! Can't wait to make it!
daniellecrown1 says
I have a friend that makes such good banana bread that we ask for it as our birthday present from her! I think I am going to try this one and have her be my taste tester
ljackattack says
Oh yes!! I'm always looking for a new and improved banana bread recipe! Can't wait to try!
Farrah Less says
My family loves banana bread healthy and easy to bake. I am so excited to try your recipe looks delicious on photos.
Kerri Wigle says
Oh my goodness this looks amazing!
MS//Mommy says
I have been looking for a non-sugar based, vegan banana bread recipe. This looks absolutely delicious. We go through bananas in our house but sometimes they get overripe too fast. I am saving this recipe for that moment. Yum!
Elizabeth O says
Oh my, this looks delicious! Definitely one to try myself. I love that it is Vegan too that is such a bonus!
Deepa says
Can we use honey in place of fruit sweetner
Doma |https://dreambigbloghard.com says
Everytime I've baked bananabread....it ended up in bin. your recipe and image looks nice. I'm going to try it.
Stine Mari says
I love banana bread and I think this one looks amazing. You should bake more :D
rhianwestbury says
I have never had banana bread before but I've been keen to try fruit infused bread x
Geraline Batarra says
Wow! This looks yummy and healthy too. Loved the main ingredients aka BANANA, it has many benefits for us.
Sarah Bailey says
There is something absolutely delicious and banana bread. I love that this offers a vegan option for it! Delicious.
Mary Favorite Traditions Gifts says
I love banana bread and this one looks so yummy and moist. i will have to try it!
brahamjade says
I've never tried Banana Bread before but you make it sound and look delicious! I'm going to have to try it! I also love that it is Vegan too … makes it even more tempting!
Kelly says
This sounds delicious! I pretty much love all banana bread and this one sounds really good for you!
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
It sure was full of flavors. I enjoy the flavors of Banana but had to mask it for my son.
JessieJamesBlog says
This looks so yummy! I love banana bread!
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Most people I know love banana bread. Working with my son to embrace it too cos he despises bananas.
Rachel Cossette says
I love banana bread and this looks SO good! I'll definitely have to try this vegan recipe!
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Rachel, sure thing. try it. You won't be disappointed at all.
Allison Mattina says
I absolutely love banana bread. This recipe is awesome because it is vegan and looks so good!
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Allison,
This banana bread is just loaded with the goodness of bananas, made with whole wheat instead of all purpose flour and no refined sugar added. Thus we love it.
thespicyrd says
How did you know I have overripe bananas on my counter right now??? :-) Perfect timing ~ this looks so moist and delicious-I'd love to make a gluten free version. Yum!
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Haha, seriously you have overripe bananas at home right now. Put them to good use. I would love to try a gluten-free version of this bread myself. Would be great for the days when I am off Gluten.
Erica says
There are so many healthy recipes with bananas. I hate bananas. I can't stand the smell or even a hint of the flavor. It limits some of these healthy foods that I think would be delicious. Such a bummer...
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Erica, I can relate to what you are saying. My son is the same. Luckily with this one, I was able to mask the aroma and the banana flavor was just right, thanks to the cinnamon and nutmeg. He actually liked it. Yay!!!
traci says
Sometimes I let bananas get overripe...Just to make banana bread. This recipe looks simple and delish, And I love that it's vegan… Bonus! Just pinned this…thanks for the recipe :)
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Traci, I do that too. In fact I was waiting for the bananas to overripe for this one too. When you try it let us know your comments on it.
Stephanie says
Banana Bread is the ultimate in comfort food and definitely the perfect way to use overripe bananas. This looks so good and love that there is no added refined sugar.
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Stephanie,
I have been hooked on to Banana Bread a few years ago, ever since there is no going back.
[email protected] says
Oh yes! Looks just perfect. I didn't know that toasted banana bread was a thing in Australia, but I do like mine toasted too. I usually put it under the broiler and toast just on top. Great recipe.
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Pam,
Ah finally I found someone who likes it toasted too. I haven't tried toasting it the way you do, maybe next time. Cos this batch is already over.
Soniya Saluja says
Looks so delicious ? love banana bread.. can't wait to try it!