Banana Nut Vegan Bread Loaf

This vegan banana nut bread is moist, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. It's made with whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and walnuts, and sweetened with maple syrup. It's the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a snack.

Banana nut bread is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. But traditional banana nut bread recipes are often made with white flour and refined sugar, which can make them less healthy. This vegan banana nut bread recipe is a healthier take on the classic. It's made with whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and walnuts, and sweetened with maple syrup. It's the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a snack.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 60 | Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup plain vegan yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the walnuts, if desired.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve.

Why It Works

• The whole wheat flour provides fiber and nutrients, and the ripe bananas add sweetness and moisture.
• The maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness without being overly sugary.
• The walnuts add a crunchy texture and healthy fats.