Looking for a guilt-free treat? This easy gluten-free vegan banana bread recipe with almond flour is perfect for those who crave a delicious and wholesome snack. Made with ripe bananas, almond flour, and gluten-free oat flour, this moist and flavorful banana bread is free from dairy, eggs, and gluten, making it ideal for anyone following a plant-based diet.
Whether you enjoy it as a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack, this banana bread is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup gluten-free oat flour
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water (flax egg)
- ¼ cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed meal with water to create a flax egg. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Mix well.
- Add the flax egg to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, gluten-free oat flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and dairy-free chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious, gluten-free, and vegan banana bread!