Vegan Banana Bread

This plant-based version achieves the same moist, tender texture as traditional banana bread.

Ingredients

• 4 very ripe bananas (450g mashed)
• 80ml neutral oil or melted coconut oil
• 150g brown sugar
• 60ml plant milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 250g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 100g chopped walnuts (optional)

Method

Prepare wet ingredients

1. Preheat oven to 350°F, grease 9x5 loaf pan.
2. Mash bananas until mostly smooth.
3. Mix in oil, sugar, plant milk, and vanilla.

Combine and bake

1. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
2. Fold dry ingredients into banana mixture until just combined.
3. Add nuts if using.
4. Pour into prepared pan.
5. Bake 55-65 minutes until toothpick comes out with few moist crumbs.
6. Cool in pan 10 minutes before turning out.

Vegan substitutions

The ripe bananas provide moisture and binding that eggs typically offer. Plant milk keeps it tender without dairy.

Oil choices

Neutral oils let banana flavor shine, while coconut oil adds subtle richness.

Ripeness matters

The blacker and softer the bananas, the better. They should be heavily spotted and very sweet.

This compassionate version proves that plant-based baking can be every bit as delicious.