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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Cake

    Vegan Banana Bread (one-bowl)

    Published: Mar 7, 2019 · Modified: Apr 27, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This easy, moist 1-bowl vegan banana bread recipe is absolutely incredible! It's a vegan version of the classic banana loaf and you only need 10 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time. Eggless and dairy free.   #veganbananabread #vegancake

    This easy, moist one-bowl vegan banana bread recipe is absolutely incredible! It's a vegan version of the classic banana loaf, but nobody would ever guess that it's eggless and dairy free. You can even make it oil free. You only need 10 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time.

    Moist and easy one bowl vegan banana bread with slices cut out next to a banana and plant. Get the recipe.

    Vegan Banana Bread

    Vegan banana bread, banana cake, banana loaf, whatever you call it, it's an absolute dream. It's fragrant, sweet, moist and fluffy. Plus it's super easy to make and a great way to use up overripe bananas. 

    My vegan banana bread is low in sugar, but still full of sweet taste from the ripe bananas. Plus an added bonus is you only need 10 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time. 

    It's funny how it's similar to carrot cake, but it's usually baked in a loaf pan. Something would just seem wrong about stacking banana cake into round layers and serving it for a birthday. Though heck, I may try that next time.

    a few reader testimonials

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I use this recipe almost every week and it is a hit every time. I’ve almost memorised it now and won’t need to use another one! A great and easy recipe". - Calum⁠

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is delicious – you would never know it is vegan. Lovely and light and easy to make." - Mandy

    ⁠⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Thank you so much for this recipe. I made it for breakfast and my kids ate it up. It was so moist and perfect." - Jen⁠

     

    A loaf pan with freshly baked vegan banana bread with bananas decorating the top. Get the easy one bowl 10 ingredient recipe now.

    I have so many memories of coming home to my mum's freshly baked banana bread coming out of the oven.

    When bananas began to darken in the fruit bowl, unloved and uneaten, there was only one (glorious) outcome: banana bread. This was before the days of freezing overripe bananas to turn into 'nana ice cream, as I now often do for my own kids. 

    Whether you eat your banana bread plain, with a spreading of vegan butter or a dollop of dairy free yogurt and some berries, it also seems to be the acceptable face of cake for breakfast.

    So go on, bake this one bowl vegan banana cake and feel free to enjoy it for breakfast or dessert. You only need 10 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time - so get in the kitchen now!

    A thick slice of moist and easy vegan banana bread with dairy free yogurt and berries. Get the easy one bowl 10 ingredient recipe now.

    Vegan Banana Cake

    This moist and delicious vegan banana cake makes ripe bananas the star of the show. It's a wonderful way to use up overly ripe (and therefore super sweet!) bananas.
    They add moisture, sweetness and structure to this tasty loaf.

    It's a simple, one bowl easy cake that's a perfect dessert, snack or breakfast.

    Mix it up and throw a handful of chocolate chips or nuts into the batter!

    I'm sure you'll love this vegan banana bread recipe as much as I do and you too will make it again and again (like so many of you do with my vegan chocolate cake!).

    A close up of a piece of banana bread.

    Why is this the best vegan banana bread recipe? It's...

    Vegan
    Eggless banana bread
    Dairy free banana bread
    Oil Free banana bread
    Easy
    One-bowl
    Fluffy
    Moist
    Delicious
    A great way to use up ripe bananas
    Handy loaf shape
    Adaptable - add walnuts, other nuts or chocolate chips if you like!

    This banana bread is lovely for a dessert, snack or even breakfast. It's not overly sweet, so it's delicious in the morning, topped with a little coconut yogurt and some fresh berries. Maybe a little drizzle of maple syrup if you're pushing the boat out. Divine. 

    How to make Vegan Banana Bread - step by step tutorial

    This one bowl vegan cake recipe is sooo easy. See the steps in pictures below, then scroll down for the full recipe.

    How to make vegan banana bread (dairy free and eggless) step by step tutorial for this easy one bowl vegan cake recipe.
    1. Make a 'flax egg' by stirring the flax into water. Stir and set aside for 5 minutes. 
    Note: You can use chia seeds instead of flax. Alternatively, use ½ cup applesauce (as long as you don't replace the oil with applesauce)
    2. Mash the ripe bananas well in a mixing bowl. 

     

    How to make vegan banana bread (dairy free and eggless) step by step tutorial for this easy one bowl vegan cake recipe.
    3. Into the bananas, beat the oil, sugar and vanilla (you can do this by hand of with an electric mixer).
    NOTE: Instead of vegetable oil, you can use coconut oil or applesauce (if you haven't replaced the flax egg with applesauce). 
    4. Mix in the 'flax egg'. 
    5. Sift in the flours, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt (you’ll need to tip the sieved bran back into the bowl if using wholewheat flour) and gently stir to combine completely, but do not overmix.

    How to make vegan banana bread (dairy free and eggless) step by step tutorial for this easy one bowl vegan cake recipe.
    6. Mix it gently and fold in any chocolate chips or chopped nuts, if using. 
    7: Pour into the pan and spread to the edges. 
    8. If desired, slice a banana lengthways and place onto the batter. Brush with maple syrup or sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake for 55 minutes or until risen and cooked through. 

     

    Vegan Banana Bread Tips

    • Use really ripe bananas because they're sweeter and mushier - dark, smushy, spotty ones!
    • If you don't have flax for the flax eggs, use the same quantity of chia seeds instead and follow the same method.
    • Make vegan gluten free banana bread - just substitute gluten free plain flour and check that your baking powder is gluten free.
    • If you don't have wholewheat flour, just use all plain (all purpose) flour.
    • You can leave out the decorative bananas on the top if you prefer.
    • Feel free to add a handful of chocolate chips or chopped nuts into to the batter! 

    Looking for more vegan cake recipes? Try these!

    vegan vanilla cake
    vegan lemon cake 
    chocolate cake vegan
    vegan Black Forest cake
    Victoria sponge (vegan)
    vegan red velvet cupcakes
    chocolate vegan cupcakes
    vegan carrot cake

    Thick slices of moist and tasty vegan banana cake - an eggless and dairy free banana bread recipe.

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    Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out for you!
    Leave a comment and star rating below and share a picture with the hashtag #veggiedesserts. I love seeing your recreations of my vegetarian and vegan recipes and cakes.

    Thanks for checking out my recipe! I love hearing from my readers. You all allow me to do what I love and write this UK food blog, sharing vegetarian and vegan recipes, vegetable cake recipes, vegan cake and also easy vegan desserts.
    Kate x

    Moist and easy one bowl vegan banana bread with slices cut out next to a banana and plant. Get the recipe.

    Vegan Banana Bread

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    This easy, moist 1-bowl vegan banana bread recipe is absolutely incredible! It's a vegan version of the classic banana loaf, but nobody would ever guess that it's eggless and dairy free. You can even make it oil free. You only need 10 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 55 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, International, Western
    Servings 10
    Calories 226 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoon ground flax
    • 6 tablespoon water
    • 3 medium very ripe bananas mashed well
    • 5 tablespoon vegetable oil or applesauce
    • 8 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup (100g) whole-wheat flour can substitute all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup (100g) all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda bicarb of soda
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Optional additions

    • 1 handful Walnuts or other nuts
    • 1 handful Chocolate Chips

    Optional decoration

    • 1 ripe banana
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or brown sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 175C/ 350F. Lightly grease a 9x5” (2lb) loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or vegan butter.
    • Stir the flax into 6 tablespoons water, then let sit for 5 minutes to thicken up. I use a mug for this. The flax will turn slightly gelatinous and this mixture will be the vegan egg substitute for the vegan banana bread.
    • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas really well, then beat in the oil, sugar and vanilla (you can do this by hand of with an electric mixer). Stir in the flax/water mixture.
    • Sift in the flours, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt (you’ll need to tip the sieved bran back into the bowl if using wholewheat flour) and gently stir to combine completely, but do not overmix. If adding walnuts or chocolate chips, add them now.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread to the edges in an even layer.
    • Slice the last banana lengthways and place decoratively on the top of the batter. Brush with the maple syrup or sprinkle with brown sugar.
    • Bake in the oven for 55-65 minutes or until an inserted skewer or toothpick comes out clean. If the banana bread is browning too quickly, place tin foil over it while it continues baking.
    • Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

    Notes

    • Use really ripe bananas - dark, smushy, spotty ones!
    • If you don't have flax for the flax eggs, use the same quantity of chia seeds instead and follow the same method.
    • Make vegan gluten free banana bread - just substitute gluten free plain flour and check that your baking powder is gluten free.
    • If you don't have wholewheat flour, just use all plain (all purpose) flour.
    • You can leave out the decorative bananas on the top if you prefer.
    • Feel free to add a handful of chocolate chips or chopped nuts into to the batter!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 117mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1.3mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    1. Robyn Stewart

      June 10, 2021 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      Hi,Kate,
      I made your Vegan Banana Bread last night. Flavour is excellent, however the mixture was very dense, not pourable like a batter. I will make it again, just wondered if I should weigh the flours rather than spooning into the cup measure?
      Many thanks
      Robyn

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    2. Calum

      April 06, 2020 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      I use this recipe almost every week and it is a hit every time. I've almost memorised it now and won't need to use another one! A great and easy receipt.

      Reply
    3. Mandy

      December 23, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious - you would never know it is vegan. Lovely and light and easy to make

      Reply
    4. Sam

      November 17, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      Hi julie,
      Have you or anybody else tried replacing sugar for maple syrup ? Also this is about the eight time i have cooked this in about 2 months, we love it but always takes much longer to cook? Thank. You

      Reply
    5. Brian Tonelli

      August 19, 2019 at 10:38 pm

      Interesting recipe for a differnt breakfast or dessert with strawberries.

      Reply
    6. Julie

      May 01, 2019 at 5:36 pm

      Hello, if using applesauce instead of the flax, how much should I use? Thanks in advance! Julie

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        May 01, 2019 at 5:43 pm

        Hi Julie
        1/2 a cup of applesauce to replace the 2 flax eggs. I hope you enjoy the banana bread!

        Reply
        • Julie Binchet

          May 02, 2019 at 12:42 pm

          Thank you!

          Reply
    7. Jen

      March 10, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for this recipe. I made it for breakfast and my kids ate it up. It was so moist and perfect.

      Reply
    8. Demeter

      March 07, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      This is exactly what I need to start the day. So delicious!

      Reply
    9. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      March 07, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love banana bread and I love that this is low in sugar. Definitely need to give it a try.

      Reply
    10. Rosa

      March 07, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      We love banana bread in our house and always on the hunt for new ways to make it. This sounds great!

      Reply
    11. Danielle Wolter

      March 07, 2019 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      i absolutely love a good moist banana bread. plus its great that it's low in sugar. so awesome that you've made a vegan version!

      Reply

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