Vegan Banana Bread Recipe – Flavour #03

Vegan Banana Bread Recipe – Flavour #03

Introduction to Vegan Banana Bread

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Welcome to your new favorite baking project: Here is DIY Classic Vegan Banana Bread. Perhaps one of the most favorite main dishes here is given a vegan version in this recipe and none of the delicious wonderful bowlful went to waste. If you are a Facebook vegan or an individual, who is a lifetime vegan or wants to add proportionally more vegan foods into the meal plan, then this simple vegan banana bread is a perfect recipe to start with. In other words, it is juicy, tasty, and essentially easy to cook. It’s also a way of managing that bowl of ripe bananas that appears to be swelling on the kitchen counter.

Here you will read all about the type of flour to use, and how to bake your vegan banana bread to absolute perfection with a guide on numerous health benefits of the ingredients you need for the recipe. So, let’s dive in!

Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients:

  • 4 ripe bananas: The riper, the better. Browning bananas incorporated into the mixture bring sweetness and increase the amount of moisture.
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil: You can also use veggie oil, or melted vegan butter, as well as other oils of your choice.
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup: For a natural sweetener. Honey is not Vegan, but one could replace it with Agave syrup or even date syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: That provides a beautiful depth of flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour: This can be made gluten-free if wished; simply substitute the flour in the recipe for any gluten-free flour of your choosing.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder: Helps the bread rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda: It reacts with baking powder to make the bread soft or fluffy, as it could be referred to.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt: Enhances the flavors.
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans: For increased crispiness and taste, optional:

Substitutions:

  • For gluten-free: Substituting all-purpose flour can be carried out with 1 cup gluten-free baking mix.
  • For oil-free: The use of unsweetened applesauce instead of coconut oil should also be made.
  • For lower sugar: You can even reduce the maple syrup to a third of one cup, or you can use an intensive such as stevia, but this may change the dough’s texture.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

To start with, therefore, the desired heat should be set in the oven to 350°F (175°C). Baking pan preparation; Make sure you grease either using butter or oil 9×5 inch loaf pan or use tinfoil by placing it at the bottom of the tin to ease cutting after baking.

2. Prepare the Bananas

Peel the ripe bananas and put them in a large mixing bowl, with a fork or even a potato masher, squash them until there are no lumps. After peeling the bananas, it is advisable that all should be mashed to get nearly 1-1/2 cups of mashed bananas.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

To the mashed bananas, pour the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and/or vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients

In another bowl sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a whisker.

5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients

Slowly fold the flour mixture into the liquid mixture and mix until just blended. However, do not overmix since this will lead to a tough texture of the resultant bread.

6. Fold in Nuts (Optional)

When you are incorporating nuts, do it gently in the batter.

7. Pour and Bake

Lastly, turn this batter into the baking loaf pan using a spatula, then spread the mixture over the upper surface layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, during which the cake should be done, as a skewer inserted in the middle will come out clean.

8. Cool and Enjoy

I leave the banana bread in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Check Out: Banana Bread Recipe – Flavour #02.

Tips for Baking the Perfect Vegan Banana Bread

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  1. Use Overripe Bananas: Bananas surely are one of the most crucial things that are incorporated and the more ripe they are the tastier and more creamy the banana bread will be. If you do not have pre-very ripe bananas, you can attempt to overcook the bananas in the oven for about 15–20 minutes or until black at 300°F.
  2. Measure Flour Correctly: To measure the flour, put the spoon into the measuring cup, then level the spoon with the help of the knife. Putting flour into the cup packing can make your bread heavy.
  3. Don’t Overmix: They again that overmixing results in a tough loaf. Stir until the dry ingredients are blended with the wet ingredients barely.
  4. Check for Doneness: An oven’s heat differs, so check your bread a few minutes before what is stated on the baking chart. Insert a piece of toothpick in the bread then if it comes out clean, it denotes that the bread is ready.
  5. Cool Completely: Before slicing it, let it cool completely, as this will give the loaf a good texture that is required to make perfect slices.

Variations and Additions

  1. Chocolate Chips: For an added extra, stir in 1/2 cup of vegan chocolate chips.
  2. Fruit Add-ons: Alternatively, you can add 1/2 cup of dried fruits such as raisins or cranberries to give the jelly an extra sweet and chunky texture.
  3. Spices: Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg that is about one teaspoon in the dry ingredients to make it flavorful.
  4. Seeds: You can add chia seeds or flaxseeds to the recipe to make it healthier as well as add a little texture.
  5. Swirls: Add a swirl of almond or peanut butter before the bread is baked for a nutty taste and a delicious, moist texture.

Conclusion

To prepare vegan banana bread, there is no need for lots of effort, and, at the same time, it is much fun to do, and the outcome is amazing banana bread that can warm anyone’s heart. It is possible to cook this loaf with minimum ingredients and simple baking skills, but the result will be a moist and flavorful vegan bread. It does not matter if you decide to use the basic banana bread vegan recipe, or try out some of the modifications, it will become your favorite recipe.

Well, do not hesitate and go buy those black-spotted bananas to cook the cakes! Believe me, your kitchen, and even more your taste buds, will be grateful to you for it.

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FAQs

Can I freeze vegan banana bread? 

Of course, any banana bread, including the vegan kind, is perfectly alright to freeze. It is advised to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before putting the dish into the freezer for up to 3 months. Otherwise, to simply consume, it could be thawed at room temperature or toaster-some slices of it.

Can I use different sweeteners?

Yes, you can replace the maple syrup with agave, date, or a liquid stevia, if you would like to reduce the sugar content. This, as always, is done to your preferred measure.

Why is my banana bread dense? 

Gooey banana bread is usually due to over-mixing or using way too much flour than is necessary. Be sure to mix until blended only and better weigh your flour.