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The Easiest & Moistest One-Bowl Vegan Banana Bread Recipe

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Bake the easiest and moistest vegan banana bread using this foolproof one-bowl method. This recipe delivers a tender, flavorful loaf every time, perfect for a simple breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large, very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk (almond or soy work well)
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (or maple syrup for refined sugar-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (optional mix-in)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the plant-based milk, melted oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk these wet ingredients together until combined.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt directly into the wet mixture in the bowl.
  5. Use a spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  6. If using, fold in the chocolate chips or nuts now.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute the cinnamon with 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
  • If your loaf browns too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of baking time.

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Find it online: https://gourmetgaze.com/vegan-banana-bread-moist-one-bowl-recipe/