Vegan Banana Bread with Oatmeal Crumble
This vegan banana bread is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and crunchy oatmeal crumble topping. It's the perfect breakfast or snack for busy mornings or afternoons.
Banana bread is a classic comfort food that's easy to make and loved by people of all ages. This vegan version is just as delicious as the traditional recipe, but it's made without any animal products. This recipe is based on one that I've been making for years. I've tweaked it over time to make it even more flavorful and moist. The secret to this banana bread's moist texture is the use of mashed ripe bananas. The bananas add sweetness and moisture to the bread, and they also help to keep it from drying out. I also use a combination of oat flour and all-purpose flour in this recipe. The oat flour gives the bread a hearty texture and a nutty flavor. The all-purpose flour helps to bind the ingredients together and gives the bread a light and fluffy texture. The oatmeal crumble topping is the perfect finishing touch to this banana bread. It's sweet and crunchy, and it adds a delicious contrast to the soft and moist bread. I like to use rolled oats in my crumble topping, but you can also use quick-cooking oats or even instant oats. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly. This vegan banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 60 | Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, vegan butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  4. Add the oat flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. For the oatmeal crumble:
  7. In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, vegan butter, coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until combined.
  8. Sprinkle the oatmeal crumble over the batter in the loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Why It Works
  • The use of mashed ripe bananas adds sweetness and moisture to the bread, and helps to keep it from drying out.
  • The combination of oat flour and all-purpose flour gives the bread a hearty texture and a nutty flavor, while also binding the ingredients together and giving the bread a light and fluffy texture.
  • The oatmeal crumble topping adds a delicious contrast to the soft and moist bread.