Banana Bread for Vegans is a delightful twist on a timeless classic, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a moist and flavorful treat without animal products. The recipe captures the essence of traditional banana bread while keeping it entirely plant-based.
When making Banana Bread for Vegans, feel free to experiment with the flour. Whole wheat flour offers a hearty texture, but any other flour can work well too. If you’re avoiding certain allergens, double-check the vegan margarine or opt for oil instead. For sweetening, agave nectar is a fantastic alternative, but sugar is a fine choice, if preferred. The ground flax seeds replace eggs and can be swapped for other vegan egg replacers if desired. Make sure your bananas are very ripe; that’s when they taste their sweetest and lend the best flavor to the bread.
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Banana Bread for Vegans Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup vegan margarine
- 2/3 cup agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 2 1/3 cups mashed almost black bananas
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon carob powder
- 1/4 cup chopped vegan chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and your choice of spices, like 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of carob powder.
- In a separate cup, mix 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds with 2 tablespoons of hot water, allowing it to sit for about 1 minute, creating your egg substitute.
- To the flour mixture, add 1/2 cup of softened or melted vegan margarine and 2/3 cup of agave nectar. Stir until well combined.
- Now, stir in 2 1/3 cups of mashed almost black bananas along with the flax mixture, blending everything together until smooth.
- Finally, fold in 1/4 cup of chopped vegan chocolate, giving the batter an indulgent twist.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean when the bread is ready.
- Once baked, allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.