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Best Healthy Banana Bread – Vegan & Gluten-Free

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This healthy vegan banana bread is naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and incredibly moist. Made with almond flour, oats, and ripe bananas, it’s the perfect nourishing treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)

  • 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water

  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or coconut sugar

  • 1/4 cup plant-based milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour

  • 1/2 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free)

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • Optional: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5” loaf pan.

  • Mix flaxseed and water. Let sit 5–10 minutes.

  • In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add flax egg, oil, syrup, milk, and vanilla.

  • Stir in almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

  • Fold in optional add-ins if using.

  • Pour into pan, smooth top, and bake for 55–65 minutes.

  • Cool in pan 15 minutes, then fully on a rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Store at room temp for 2–3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

  • Use sunflower seed flour for nut-free version.

  • Adjust sweetness by using extra banana or omitting syrup.