This is the best vegan banana bread out there. It's soft, moist, easy to make, and comes together with a few simple ingredients. It will quickly become your go-to recipe!
And if you have an abundance of ripe bananas, don't stop at this banana bread recipe. Try my vegan chocolate banana bread, pumpkin banana bread, or banana milk pancakes. They're all quick and easy recipes, great for using up those overripe, spotty bananas.
Ingredients
This recipe uses the 9 simple ingredients below (no flax eggs) for the best-tasting vegan banana bread.
Ingredient notes and substitutes
This vegan recipe is naturally egg-free and dairy-free. It can also easily be made oil-free, sugar-free, nut-free, and even gluten-free with the suggestions below.
- Bananas - It's best to use overripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for full banana flavor and sweetness.
- Sugar - I used coconut sugar, but any kind of sugar will work - cane sugar, brown sugar, etc. For sugar-free bread leave it out and make sure your bananas are extra sweet.
- Flour - Use all-purpose flour for the best results. For a gluten-free loaf, use a 1:1 ratio gluten-free flour.
- Coconut oil - Use refined coconut oil for a neutral-tasting bread. To replace the coconut oil use any neutral vegetable oil. Or, omit the oil for an oil-free bread and use extra bananas or applesauce in its place.
- Walnuts - The walnuts are a great addition. Add more if you love walnuts, or skip them for nut-free bread. Or, use one of the mix-in options listed down below instead.
Banana Tips
If your bananas aren't quite ripe, taste-test them. And, if they're not very sweet, add an extra 1-2 Tablespoons of sugar.
If they are lacking in banana flavor, don't worry. The bananas will still produce a deliciously moist bread with just a bit less banana taste.
You can always add extra nutmeg or a few teaspoons of cinnamon to the bread for more flavor.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This banana bread with walnuts recipe quickly comes together in a few simple steps.
Start by mixing the dry ingredients together in a bowl and set them aside.
Step 1. Now, mash the ripe bananas using a potato masher or fork until there are no large chunks. Small chunks are fine.
Step 2. Next, add the sugar and oil to the bowl of bananas. And mix them in.
Step 3. Then, add the dry ingredients and gently fold everything together.
Step 4. Then, fold the walnuts, or any other mix-in you'd like, into the batter.
Step 5. Finally, pour the batter into the loaf pan(s). Bake at 350ºF for 30-40 minutes for mini loaves or 50-60 minutes for a single loaf.
To store: Leftover bread can be stored covered at room temperature on the counter for 3-4 days. Any longer than that I suggest storing it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To freeze: Allow the bread to cool completely, then store it in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw the banana bread on the counter for 3-4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. The frozen bread can also be reheated in the oven at 350ºF for 30-40 minutes or until fully heated throughout.
Mix-in options
Make this bread your own by replacing the walnuts with one of your favorite mix-ins. Or try any of these suggestions below:
- chocolate chips
- swirl of peanut butter
- sliced banana
- toasted pecans
- pumpkin seeds
- almond slivers
- coconut flakes
- fresh chopped strawberries
- fresh blueberries
- dried cranberries
- chopped dates
Feel free to add more than one mix-in to your banana bread. I love adding chocolate chips and walnuts!
But, if you're looking for classic banana bread, it's also delicious plain.
So, don't let those spotty ripe bananas go to waste!
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Muffins make a great quick grab-n-go breakfast.
To make banana muffins, evenly divide the batter between 12 muffin cups. Top with optional walnuts and bake the muffins at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes.
Yes! The all-purpose flour can easily be replaced with any 1:1 ratio gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Sure! Replace up to ⅓ cup of flour with your favorite unflavored protein powder.
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Recipe
The Best Vegan Banana Bread
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch of nutmeg
- a pinch of Himalayan pink salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, about 14-15oz or 390g peeled
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar, or brown sugar or granulated sugar
- ¼ cup refined coconut oil, melted
- 3 Tablespoons walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350ºF. Then, oil the loaf pan (or line it with parchment paper) and chop the walnuts.
- In a medium bowl, sift the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt) and set aside.
- In a separate larger bowl, mash the bananas. Make sure not to leave any big chunks. Small chunks are fine though.
- Add the sugar and oil to the bananas and mix until evenly combined.
- Once the oil and sugar are fully mixed in, add the dry ingredients to the bowl. Gently fold in the dry ingredients just enough for everything to come together.
- Now, gently fold in your walnut pieces or other mix-ins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan(s).
- Bake the banana bread at 350ºF for 50-60 minutes for an 8x4-inch loaf. Or 30-40 minutes for mini loaves.
- Test the bread with a toothpick for doneness. It will come out clean when the banana bread is done. If the toothpick comes out with batter on it, bake at 5-8 minute intervals until done.
Notes
- I suggest weighing the bananas for the best results.
- When measuring the flour, use a spoon to lightly scoop the flour into the measuring cup and level it with the back of a knife. Scooping the flour with the measuring cup can cause too much flour to be added.
- If your bananas seem dry after mashing add a ¼ cup of non-dairy milk to them after mashing.
- Gluten-free. The all-purpose flour can be replaced with a 1:1 ratio gluten-free flour blend.
- Sugar substitutes. Coconut sugar can be replaced with brown sugar or any granulated vegan sugar.
- For a sugar-free option, you can omit the sugar but make sure your bananas are extra sweet/ripe.
- Coconut oil substitutes. Replace with any neutral baking oil. For an oil-free option use an equal amount of applesauce or extra mashed banana.
Nutrition
**Nutritional info is provided as an estimate based on the ingredients I used and for convenience and as a courtesy only.**
This recipe was originally posted in June 2015 and has since been updated with more helpful information.
Mini loaves make a great homemade gift.
Bake the batter in paper mini loaf pans. Slip the baked vegan banana bread into a cellophane treat bag and finish it off with a festive ribbon and gift tag.
You can also use the above method to freeze mini loaves. Simply bake the bread in 3 mini loaf pans. Enjoy one now and freeze the other 2 for later.
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Liz
I’ve made this recipe so many times, and it always turns out perfectly. I usually use a mini muffin tin and bake for around 15 minutes. Honestly, it’s the best vegan banana bread around!
Marlena Luna
That's wonderful to hear, Liz! Turning them into mini muffins is an excellent idea. Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review!
MJ
I'd like to make this recipe gluten free. Which flour would you recommend?
Marlena Luna
Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour is the best choice. It's available in most markets and grocery sections of Target and Walmart.
Susan
Amazing taste and texture. I swapped out the AP flour for Einkorn (1:1). I was 1 banana short so I added 1/2 cup of applesauce. It baked up perfectly in my cast iron loaf pan lined with parchment.
I also pulsed all the ingredients in my food processor. Seriously, it’s my best loaf ever!
Marlena Luna
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Susan! I'm so glad you love the banana bread.
Heather
I love this recipe! I’ve made it many times & it is always a crowd pleaser.
Anna
Hi. I think (after my experience making this) that the loaf tin size is much too big for the ingredients. My loaf came out too flat and it was quite obvious there wasn’t enough mixture in the tin but by then it was too late.
As an example, I use 9oz of flour in this same tin for a different cake I make; but 1.5 cups of flour equates to roughly 6.6oz. Maybe you should list a smaller tin size or readers can double the recipe? I don’t know if that would be too much though.
Nazifa
I had two ripe bananas so I halved the recipe, made them into muffins, and added frozen blueberries and coconut flakes, they were delicious! Can’t believe they are vegan too and use coconut sugar! Thank you for the recipe!
Elsa
Was so delicious, great recipe! I think next time I’ll use a blend of oat flour and plain flour, because it was quite chewy. I also added ginger which was tasty.
Tanya parker
Um, I was looking forward to this vegan banana bread recipe with “simple” ingredients. But wth is COCONUT sugar? Is there a good substitute?
Marlena Luna
The recipe and recipe notes clearly state the coconut sugar can be replaced with brown sugar or any granulated sugar (meaning white sugar, cane sugar, etc).
Madhavi Scharko
Great recipe!! I only had two bananas that were browning so I halved the recipe and made them into mini muffins!! My roommates LOVE them!!
MJ
I'm wondering what works as a binder in this? Bananas or coconut oil?
Marlena Luna
Banana acts as the binder.
MJ
I've made this for several people and everybody loved it!
Thank you for your recipe.
PS - I make this sugar free as bananas are sweet enough :)
Marlena Luna
That’s wonderful to hear! :)
Eric
What size loaf pan should be use?
Marlena Luna
I use either an 8x4-inch loaf pan or mini loaf pans as above. I’ve also made it in a 9x5-inch pan as well, but the bread isn’t as thick. Pretty much any size loaf pan will work. Depending on the size you use the cook time may need to be adjusted.
Tori
This is the best simplest vegan banana bread. To think it has no milk or egg substitutes! I used very brown bananas so I definitely could’ve cut back the sugar to make it healthier. I also only needed three bananas but sliced the fourth and laid it on top with a sprinkle of brown sugar on them for a caramelization our of this world!!! This is now my go to recipe for banana bread. Thank you!!
Marlena Luna
That’s great to hear, Tori! The caramelized bananas on top sound amazing!!
Alyssa
I made this today. Flavors were wonderful! Any advice --- my center was slightly gummy/chewy. I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour. I'm learning that baking gluten free has it's nuances (mix more, flour mixture not balance, add xanthum).
Marlena Luna
Gluten free baking can be tricky! Try baking it a bit longer and poking a toothpick into the center to check if the bread is done. If the toothpick comes out with batter bake it a bit longer. A few small crumbs are ok though. If the batter was on the wet side after mixing, try weighing them out or reducing it to 3 bananas.
Raquel
Can I used oatmeal flour in the same portion instead
Marlena Luna
I have not tried the recipe using oat flour, but I think it should work. I suggest using between 1 and 3/4 to 2 cups oat flour. Adding more (or less) as needed. Let us know how it turns out! :) Enjoy!
Raquel
Thank you for replying! I will let you know! :)
Doug
I have made this recipe approximately 10 times now as full loaves, mini loaves and muffins. The recipe is so easy and the results are aways excellent.
Elaine
Cooking isn’t my strong point, but this recipe came out perfectly! Thank you!
Marlena Luna
That’s wonderful to hear, Elaine!
Danielle
Wow! Made this tonight and it was amazing. I halved the recipe but used a greater amount of brown sugar due to having bananas that weren’t quite overripe yet. Added walnuts in the batter and on top! The bread was dense but fluffy, had great flavor, and if I hadn’t baked it I definitely wouldn’t have guessed it was vegan! Smothered some vegan butter on it right after baking and it was truly amazing. Thank you so much!
Moe
BABBBBYYYYYY!!!! When I tell YOU this banana nut bread is HITTIN?!!??! trust me, it is. I made it and only made 2 changes. I added about 6Tbsp total of chopped raw walnuts and pecans mix and and smidge more than a pinch of nutmeg. THIS is how good this bread is... I gave my parents a couple of slices to try and my pops asked if it WAS actually vegan AND he said it's better than HIS MOM'S banana nut bread. MY GRANDMOTHER'S banana nut bread!! Even said I could make and sell it Lolll. Do you know how much of a compliment it is when a MAN says your cooking is better than HIS MOM'S?!!???! My mom loved it too! I'm going to make another loaf just for them. THIS.... is going in the recipe box. Thank you SSSSOOOOOO much for this gift.
Marlena Luna
Wow! What a compliment from your dad! Thank you for making my day, Moe! :)
Daniela
How many cups of bananas is 14-15oz would you say ,I don’t have a weigher :(
Marlena Luna
About 1 and 1/3 cup mashed bananas. Enjoy, and let us know how it turns out, Daniela!
Nicole
Delicious recipe for vegan banana bread!
It has great banana bread texture, which surprised me. It really is moist and it stays together just like it's non-vegan counterpart. I adjusted the seasoning as I normally do for banana bread; I added about a tablespoon of cinnamon, a teaspoon of ground nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves. We like our bread (and everything else) spicy. I doubled this recipe to make 4 mini-loaves & 1 regular. The cooking times were right on for me - our oven runs true to temp. Now that I have a vegan recipe I can trust, I will play with the ingredients to try it oil free and gluten free.
Thank you for sharing!
Marlena Luna
Yay! I’m glad the recipe was a hit!
Arti
This is a very nice cake. The recipe is so simple and easy, it can be made in a jiffy. My family loved the cake. I added walnuts, chocolate chips and cinnamon to the batter.
Tiffany
I've tried this twice now and have messed it up both times somehow :(. I just realized my coconut oil is unrefined, could that be it? It just doesn't get done. Too soggy, mushy. I also didn't weight the bananas, but I used 4. It still tasted delicious but was nowhere close to light and fluffy- dense and soggy. Help!
Marlena Luna
I'm sorry to hear that, Tiffany. I don't think the unrefined coconut oil would cause the bread to come out soggy. I suggest baking it longer until a toothpick or skewer comes out clean. How long was it in the oven baking?
Tiffany
Well, after 60 min I kept putting it back in for 5-10 min increments.... probably 90 min... to the point where the outside got hard and dark but it was still dense and mushy inside. Maybe too much banana? I used the right amount of flour and used 4.5x8.5 pan. at 350... I'll try weighing the bananas and see if that's it.
Marlena Luna
Try weighing the bananas or maybe check if your oven thermostat is off? I’ve had an issue with things not baking because the thermostat in my oven went out. Have you baked anything successfully since the banana bread?
Sarah
Having the same problem as Tiffany. :(
Marlena Luna
I’m sorry to hear that, Sarah. Have you tried any of the troubleshooting ideas above?
Jackie
Simple, delicious and easy my new go to banana bread recipe !
Sarah
AMAZING Banana Bread recipe! The first time I tried it, I didn’t have quite enough Bananas so added some chopped Strawberries instead, added Cinnamon instead of Nutmeg (as I, myself, don’t like it, nor do my family as we find it a bit over-powering), didn’t add in any Walnuts and used White Sugar as I couldn’t find Brown Sugar in our house (in Australia, all Sugar is Vegan so that was handy), and oh my, it was an absolute HIT! My Brother -who is COMPLETELY against Veganism, mind you- loved it also! Didn’t tell him it was Vegan of course Making more today with all the added changes but I have Brown Sugar on hand and enough Banana! Thanks for this amazing recipe! Will be a regular bake!
Sarah xx
Marlena Luna
Yay for a non-vegan loving the vegan recipe! I’m glad you’re simple changes made this recipe a hit!
Delma
I was looking for a delicious and simple vegan banana bread recipe I could make for my friend and her children. I made this yesterday for them. It was an absolute hit!!! It was delicious and moist, had plenty of flavor!. I had to make another one for my family. Thank you for sharing these recipes with us! You just made coffee taste better.
Grace
If I double this recipe, do I double the baking soda & baking powder as well? Thank you!
Marlena Luna
I suggest adding 2 teaspoons baking powder and 3/4 baking soda. Enjoy, Grace!
Lexy
I've never made banana bread before, letalone vegan banana bread! I'm making it for my teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week. He's vegan so I'm definitely going to try this out!
Marlena Luna
That’s wonderful, Lexy! I’m sure he’ll enjoy it!
Vanessa
I love banana bread, but every time I have made it I have failed. This recipe was a game changer! I made twelve muffins and sprinkled brown sugar on top before putting them in the oven, and they were incredible. The flavour is light and banana-y but with the texture of a yummy dense cake, Definitely recommend :)
Marlena Luna
That's wonderful to hear Vanessa! I'm so glad this recipe was a success for you! :)
Laura
Easy to make, tastes amazing... And I don't like banana bread. Make it today.
Rubina Mandlik
Hi,
This is such a fabulous recipe. Thank you so much for it. I wanted to convert this to muffins. Please could you help me with the following:
How many muffins would this recipe make?
What would be the time and temperature for baking?
Thank you
Marlena Luna
I'm so glad the recipe is a hit! You should be able to evenly divide the batter into 12 muffins. Bake at 350ºF for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick/tester comes out clean. Enjoy Rubina!! :)
Rubina Mandlik
Thank you so much. This is of great help.
Seda
My new man is vegan and loves Pushkins bakery banana bread, but I made this for him and might have snagged a husband lol. He raves about it and begs me for more. I have to oven ripen the bananas because I can’t wait around for them to ripen and make it fast enough. Keep the recipes coming!
Marlena Luna
Wow bakery status banana bread!? He's definitely got a keeper! And if he has a sweet tooth for chocolate I'd say my chocolate banana bread should further win him over! ;)
Casey
I love this so much! I made it today it it is delicious! However, when I baked it, it had cracked all the way down the middle, if that makes sense, so it didn’t come out looking like your beautiful loafs in the picture. Do you know any helpful tips for what I can do next time to make sure it doesn’t crack?
Marlena Luna
Yay, I'm so glad you loved the recipe Casey! I use a spatula to smooth out the tops just before baking. You can also lessen the baking powder to 1 teaspoon to keep it from rising too much, which may be causing it to crack. Enjoy! :)
Katherine
Delicious! This is a fabulous vegan recipe!
Marlena Luna
Thank you Katherine! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! :)
Chrissy Yee
Best vegan banana bread I’ve made!
Marlena Luna
Thank you so much Chrissy!
Michelle Fitch
Can i use Bob's GF fluorine place of AP flour?
Marlena Luna
Hi Michelle! Yes, it should work at a 1:1 ratio. Enjoy! :)
Kim
I've made this recipe twice now and it's so good! It's my go-to banana nut bread recipe! I substituted the coconut sugar with date sugar and added in bit of chocolate chips. It's such a huge hit with my husband and my twin toddlers.
Marlena Luna
That's great to hear Kim! I'm so glad the recipe is enjoyed the by whole family! :)
Melissa
Hi can applesauce or something else be used in place of the oil? Thanks :)
Marlena Luna
Yes, the oil can be replaced with applesauce. Enjoy! :)
Daria
Love this recipe! I omit the sugar and add vegan chocolate chips and it turns out great! Thanks so much for the yummy recipe!
Marlena Luna
That's awesome Daria! I love adding chocolate chips!
Noha
Cant wait to try..
Can we use honey instead of suger?
Marlena Luna
Sure! :)
Annie
I made this recipe today. It’s super easy and came out amazing!
I used spelt flour instead of regular, and added a few mini chocolate chips. So good!
I will definitely make it again.
Marlena Luna
That's great! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe Annie!
Gabriela
This is my new go-to recipe for banana bread. I made it a few times and it turned out really well. I'm making it now again and I can't wait for it to be ready.
Marlena Luna
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed the bread Gabriela! :)
Nathan Sande
I am newly diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease & have to limit my potassium. I’ve been craving banana bread & thought I’d try your recipe but instead of using bananas I’d use applesauce & use banana extract. What do you think?
Thanks
Marlena Luna
I have not tried this recipe using applesauce in place of the bananas. If you want to give it a try I'd suggest adding about one cup of applesauce in place of the bananas. I'd love to know how it comes out if you do. :)
Junette
This is the best banana bread recipe ever. I’ve tried vegan banana bread before, this is wayyyy better. It’s not overly sweet and it’s moist. My family loves it. But sadly I only make this bread just for the hubby and kiddo now since I started my KetoDiet. Can I substitute the AP flour with almond flour or coconut flour? Can I also substitute the sugar for erythritol?
Marlena Luna
Thank you for the kind words Junette. I usually only bake with AP flour. To substitute for coconut or almond flour, I'd suggest starting with half AP flour and half coconut or almond flour. See how it bakes up and go from there. The sugar can be replaced with erythritol, but I'm unfamiliar with it so I can't give you an exact substitute ratio. We'd love to hear if you make these changes and how it comes out! :)
Macy
OMG THIS IS SO GOOD!! I made this as my breakfast meal prep for this week (Just posted a short review on my Fitness/Health Instagram- @macygetsfit !). I added just a touch of almond milk to the dough and chocolate chips to the top, and it's so good! I wanna make this again and again. Thanks for the great recipe!
Marlena Luna
Thank you so much for the kind words Macy! I just visited your post on IG, I'm so glad you enjoyed the bread! I can never seem to keep it in the house long enough for meal prep. It's always devoured in a about day!
Amylove
I am so excited to try this recipe!!! I was wondering if you could substitute maple syrup for the coconut sugar. If you have tried this, please let me know. Thanks for the recipe!!
Marlena Luna
I personally have not substituted the coconut sugar for maple syrup, but I think it should be fine. I do recommend only adding 1/4 cup of maple syrup since it tends to be sweeter. The cook time may also need to be increased by 5-10 minutes. Give it a try and let us know how it comes out! :)
RDS
Hi,
I just made this bread and it turned out very nice since many mentioned about dryness as suggested added two tablespoons of almond milk to the mix. Also I made this with whole wheat flour. Thank you so much for the recipe
Marlena Luna
That's great to hear! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe! :)
Laura
I've tried a lot of vegan banana bread and this is by far the best. I chose it because I didn't have enough time to do the other banana bread recipes and I'm so glad I did this is the best one I've ever tried. The batter does seem thicker than others I've tried but it turned out perfect. I used self raising flour, caster sugar and vegetable oil as I didn't have the other ingredients and it turned fine. Quick easy and very tasty.
Marlena Luna
Thank you so much for the kind words Laura! I'm so glad you enjoyed the banana bread and your substitutions worked out perfectly! :)
Vanessa
Thanks for sharing! Is it very crumbly?
Marlena Luna
I haven't experienced this recipe being very crumbly. The bananas hold the bread together while keeping it moist at the same time.
Dani
This is DELICIOUS and so easy!
I only had 1/2 cup of GF flour in my pantry so substitute the remaining 1/2 for almond meal.
I also switched nutmeg for cinnamon.
This was so easy and I can't wait to make it again - maybe raspberry and banana next time? Maybe even pumpkin and banana. Mmmmm
Marlena Luna
Ooh YUM! I like the way you think Dani!! ;)
Randy yder
Could not recommend more, have attempted non-vegan healthier banana breads in the past and they were a lot less fluffy and delicious than this - give it a go
Marlena Luna
You're too kind, Randy! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! :)
M
I just made this but it turned out not being a wet mixture. It's almost completely dry. Followed the ingredients exactly and steps. Not sure what happened. Going to bake it anyway to just see what happens
Marlena Luna
I'm unsure of what happened as well. I have never experienced dry batter. Other than the oil, the bananas create most of the moisture. Maybe they weren't mashed enough? Or too much flour was added? The flour should be scooped with a spoon into the measuring cup, then leveled. If the flour is scooped with the measuring cup it will collect/compact more flour possibly causing a drier batter. Next time I'd suggest mashing another banana and folding it in. I hope it still turned out ok!
Jen
Mine was also very dry
Marlena Luna
I'm sorry to hear that Jen. Did you tried any of the suggestions above? I have add a note to the recipe since you and a few other have had problems with dryness. I hope you try it again with my suggestion and it turns out perfect!! :)
Pralinesloth
So looking forward to warm banana bread on a cold snowy day...had everything ready to go in 2 separate bowls and just about to combine when we lost our power! Sadly had to pack up the dry and refrigerate the wet, but it baked up just fine the next day when we got power back. Thank you so much for the awesome lower sugar recipe - hopefully won't take 2 days to make it next time haha!
Marlena Luna
Wow! Sounds like you had quite the banana bread baking experience! I'm glad you were able to store the ingredients and still enjoy the banana bread. Even though it took 2 days!
Jim
Hi, I am going to try this awesome looking recipe out. I am wondering if blended dates instead of sugar would work and how much should I use .?. Thanks for this recipe, it looks really good. Jim
Marlena Luna
Hi Jim! I'm not too familiar with adding dates to baked goods. But if I were to experiment by replacing the sugar, I would use a cup of dates, soaked to soften. Blend them up with a bit of water and mix in with the bananas. Otherwise, there are quite a few readers who have had success leaving the sugar out and sweetening the bread with extra ripe bananas. Let me know how it comes out! :)
KK
I haven't made banana bread since going vegan several years ago. I had tasted vegan banana bread that others had made and the bread was usually heavy, too moist and too sweet. I love your banana ripeness scale - I may have not been using ripe enough bananas in my pre-vegan banana bread, therefore the need for more sugar. Thanks to your readers' comments, I made your recipe without sugar and I used whole wheat pastry flour. This turned out delicious, with a good crumb. My husband, who has a big sweet tooth, loved it too. This will be my go-to banana bread recipe from now on.
Marlena Luna
I'm so glad to hear you and your husband loved the bread!! That's the great things about bananas, if they're ripe enough you don't need sugar! :)
carey
I made this last night exactly as stated. It is now my go-to recipe for an easy, quick, delicious banana bread. I'm going to go ahead and state that I am not a vegan, nor a vegetarian. The cookbooks lining my shelves would say other wise, but really I just flirt heavily with both. I jokingly say that my husband is an accidental vegan/vegetarian given how often our meals are entirely plant based. I dont tell him ;) Anyway, I simply like good (healthy) food, and really enjoy making it. With baking, it is nice to not always have to rely on eggs or dairy to make a recipe. It is also nice to not have to spend a fortune on some rarely used ingredient to make a vegan recipe. So thank you for keeping it simple, and creating a truly good basic but delicious banana bread. The next time I make it I will experiment with some of the add-ins you suggested. That opens up so many possibilities! Mmmmhmmm :)
Marlena Luna
That's so great to hear, Carey! I try to keep my recipes simple because, like you, I cringe at housing rarely used ingredients! I'm glad you enjoyed the bread so much!! :)
Maria Koutsogiannis
Ah! I love banana bread. Thanks for sharing this simple recipe :)
Marlena Luna
Enjoy Maria! :)
Nadira
Just wondering I'm type 2 diabetes what can I substitute for the sugar. I have cocunut nectar.
Marlena Luna
The coconut sugar can be replaced with the nectar, but I would suggest using only 3 bananas instead of 4 since the nectar is a liquid. However, if you scroll through the comments you'll see a few readers have omitted the sugar altogether. Instead, they used overripe bananas for extra sweetness with success. If you try it either way I'd love to know how it turns out! :)
Doug
I am vegan and found your recipe on Pinterest and liked it immediately cause it uses 4 bananas. The bread was very moist and full of flavor. I will definitely make this again.
Marlena Luna
That's great to hear, Doug! I'm so glad you enjoy the bread! :)
Melissa Ruiz
My son in law became vegan earlier this year due to having a mini stroke, mind you he's only 28 years old. I'm gonna try this recipe for Christmas for him. Also recommending your website to him
Marlena Luna
I'm sorry to hear about your son-in-law, but it sounds like he's on the right path. Best of luck to him and your family! I hope he enjoy's the banana bread!
Samantha
Made this today, omg! It was amazing - my son could wait for it to cool before he stared eating it - thank you ✌
Marlena Luna
Yay! I'm so glad you and your son loved it, Samantha! :)
Hilary
My family and I are not vegans but my in laws are. It is a struggle to make things that makes everyone happy. This recipe left everyone wanting more. My kids even asked me to make it again. Thank you
Marlena Luna
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Hilary! I'm so happy to hear EVERYONE enjoyed the bread and wanted more! :)
Laura
This is excellent! Added chocolate chips. Eating it fresh out of the oven as we speak. It doesn't need it, but it's extra delicious with a vegan butter spread. Thanks for such an easy recipe! Will definitely bake this again.
Marlena Luna
You can't go wrong with chocolate chips! I'm so glad you enjoyed the bread, Laura!
Maria
Hi! I tried your recipe and it tastes awesome! I was just wondering what can I do if I have no all-purpose flour available?
Marlena Luna
Hi Maria! I'm so glad you enjoyed the banana bread! You can substitute the all purpose flour with any flour that has a 1:1 ration to AP flour. Most gluten free flour blends are 1:1 ratio and will work fine.
Shanna Romero
This came out beautifully! Even my non vegan family enjoyed it. Definitely my go to BNB recipe from now on.
Marlena Luna
Yay! I'm so glad to hear that, Shanna! :)
Ana kaplan
We love this banana bread recipe!!
I have made this banana bread 3 x this week for my 16 year old vegan football player. He needs a lot of calories and fat and protein so I added an extra banana and I left big chunks (which tastes great and adds another yummy texture) vegan chocolate chips, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/3 cup (instead of 1/4 cup) refined coconut oil and I substituted 1/2 cup of the wheat flour for almond flour. We really enjoyed it without the modifications too though. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Marlena Luna
I'm so glad you and your family loved the bread, Ana!! I'll have to try it with bigger banana chunks next time!
Janice
One other question..my little breads came out darker than the picture..I did use the Organic Coconut Sugar which did not say brown sugar..what brand did you use if it would be okay to ask? Thank you!
Marlena Luna
The coconut sugar can cause the breads to be a bit darker. I use a brand called Big Tree Farms. They offer a blonde coconut sugar which is lighter in color.
Janice
I tried this recipe tonight..perfection..I could not believe how wonderful it was..I did over mash the bananas..next time I will be more careful and added a little cinnamon and vanilla..it is hard to believe this has no eggs or butter..I made them in the little tins and it took 30 minutes..I can't wait to make it again which should be soon..I have four more bananas..just waiting for them to get a little more ripe! One question..can you freeze these and if so, how would you recommend doing this? Thank you for the wonderful recipe!
Marlena Luna
I’m so glad you enjoyed the banana bread, Janice! You can definitely freeze the bread. Wrap the cooled loaf in plastic wrap then a layer of foil. Place in a freezer bag. It should keep for 2-3 months.
Janet
I used 1 cup of Bobs 1/2 and 1/2 flour and 1/2 cup coconut flour. Also vegan chocolate chips instead of walnuts. This recipe was awesome!
Marlena Luna
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Janet!! :)
Hedy L
This was SO good!!! My husband and I are "newly vegan" and I needed something sweet, but not fake sweet/overly sweet. It absolutely hit the spot and took everything in my power to try and make it last more than 2 days, but that's about all I could do, it was too good and we ate it up by day 3. I omitted the walnuts because my husband is allergic - is there any alternative? The only nuts he's allergic to are Walnuts and Pecans. Thank you!!
Marlena Luna
I'm so glad you and your husband enjoyed the banana bread, Hedy!! You guys have strong will-power, I'm lucky if it lasts longer than 24 hours in my house! As an alternative to the nuts I would suggest adding pumpkin seeds. :)
Geeta
i tried this recipe out today. i thought the mixture was really thick and stiff compared to other cakes i've made, so i was a little concerned. However, it turned out perfectly and tasted great. Thanks!
Marlena Luna
I'm so glad you enjoyed the bread, Geeta! :)
Jenna
I'm a new vegetarian but love a good vegan recipe, I made this with sprouted wheat flour and it's so good, best banana bread I've made so far, I've ate half .
Marlena Luna
I'm so glad you loved the banana bread Jenna!! Isn't it addicting? I usually can't keep a loaf in the house for more than a day. :)
Alison
OMG. This was FABULOUS. (I skipped the walnuts though) Marlena, Not only was this the best vegan banana bread I have ever had but it was the best banana bread I've ever had PERIOD!! SO Yummy! Thank You for this amazing recipe!
Marlena Luna
You're too kind Alison!! I'm so glad you LOVED the banana bread!! :)
Bobbi
I just came across this recipe, and made it!! It's currently in the oven, and smells so good. I was wondering if you knew what the nutritional value is on this?
Marlena Luna
I hope you enjoyed the banana bread, Bobbi! I don't provide nutritional value on my site but there are quite a few sites that will provide you with the info when you input the ingredients. I have input the ingredients into verywell.com- here is the link for the nutrition of banana bread. The ingredients can easily be changed out if, let's say, you use brown sugar instead of coconut sugar. Hope that helps! :)
Bobbi
It does help! The banana bread turned out SO GOOD!!!! I think I'm going to add another banana, I like my banana bread to be pretty banana-y. Lol Thank you!!!!
Marlena Luna
I'm so happy it helped! And I'm glad you enjoyed the banana bread!! Let me know how it turns out with the extra banana. :)
Bobbi
Thank you!! I will!!
Suzanne Gawel
Happy Sunday Morning, Yup, I am back , making a double batch this time. My muffins were so good, I only got to eat one and they were all gone. Love this recipe so much.
Marlena Luna
Welcome back Suzanne, hehe! I'm so happy the muffins were such a hit! Hopefully with a double batch you'll be able to snag more than 1 this time! :)
Suzanne Gawel
My daughter and I made this together today. Yuuuuummmmmyyyyyy. This recipe made 6 muffins and they cooked in 21 minutes. So delicious. My daughter is teaching me to eat healthier, plant based , unprocessed foods. She is Vegan, although, I am not Vegan, I am much healthier and enjoy cooking and learning with my daughter. Thanks so much for the time you put in with your recipes and sharing them with us.
Marlena Luna
Thank you so much for the kind words, Suzanne! I’m happy you and your daughter enjoyed the recipe! Making these as muffins is still on my list to try. :)
Danni
This looks amazing can't wait to make it. Can you tell me what size bread pan you used? I don't have any of those but I do have a 11 cm by 21 cm cake loaf tin which I normally use for banana cake recipes and was wondering if that would be ok to use
Much appreciated and thank you for sharing.
Marlena Luna
The loaf tin you have is the perfect size for a single loaf. I've made it many times in a tin that size with success. As for the mini loaves in the photos, I used the bread pans above (in the amazon ad). Enjoy! :)
Wendy
My daughters love it .. amazing recipe
Marlena Luna
Thank you Wendy! I'm glad to hear your daughter loves the bread! :)
Myrthe
This is lovely, I made it this morning! I used spelt flour, olive oil and chocolate chips (what I had on hand) and it came out beautifully. I also added vanilla powder because vanilla and banana are my favourite combo. It's an incredibly easy recipe and I always have most of the ingredients in the pantry, so I'll definitely be making this more often!
Marlena Luna
So glad you enjoyed it, Myrthe! I'll have to try vanilla powder next time I make banana bread, it sounds like a perfect match! :)
Mandy
Not sure if someone already asked this! But I don't have coconut oil just vegan margarine would I be able to sub that? And should I melt it or just mix it in as is considering it's already soft? Thanks :)
Marlena Luna
Hi Mandy! Melted vegan margarine should work fine as an oil replacement. It will just create a richer banana bread! Enjoy! :)
Rahul
How long Banana Bread stays fresh for?
Marlena Luna
The banana bread should keep well in an airtight container or zipper bag at room temperature for at least 3 days. If stored in the the fridge it can stay fresh for up to a week. :)
Ilsa
I made this recipe last Saturday and it came out amazing! Very moist and just the right amount of sweet. The only thing I did differently was to add cinnamon instead of nutmeg since I didn't have any.
Marlena Luna
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Lisa! :)
stephanie
this looks amazing! i'm currently staying with my parents and we don't have any coconut oil on hand... do you think vegetable, olive, or canola oil will do the trick? thanks!
Marlena Luna
Thanks Stephanie! Yes, any one of those oils will work. Enjoy! :)
shenoa
can you use coconut flour in replace
Marlena Luna
Hi Shenoa! I haven't experimented with coconut flour, but it might be possible to sub. There are a few things to keep in mind though... Since coconut flour is an extremely absorbent flour you will need to use less. If you decide to try it, start by using 1/2 cup. And if needed, add a bit more, but don't use more than an additional 1/4 cup. (totaling 3/4 cup max) Also, I suggest adding an egg replacer for 1 egg. If you make it with coconut flour, let me know how it goes!
Marcy
I'm so happy I found this recipe. I'm a nursing mama to a baby boy who is allergic to eggs, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts and corn. I've been craving baked goods since I have eliminated the above from my diet. I used raw sugar, no walnuts and added some dairy free chocolate chips. Last week I only had 3 bananas so I added a 1/4 applesauce and it turned out great. I have a loaf in the oven right now with 4 bananas :). Can't wait!
Marlena Luna
Yum, I love adding chocolate chips! I hope your last loaf turned out as good as the first one! Have a great weekend, Marcy! :)
Jen
I made this yesterday :) Everyone in my family, even the meat lovers, was eating the crumbs
Esther
Best banana bread ever! I am lactose intolerant so this was perfect for me and my family couldn't even taste a difference! I substituted the coconut sugar with cinnamon, left out the walnuts, and then sprinkled oats on top which made the bread really filling. It's especially great as when you know you will make it, you can just head to the store and buy really over ripe bananas for quite a bit cheaper :) Thanks for the great recipe!
Marlena Luna
Yay, I'm so glad everyone enjoyed the banana bread Esther! I love your addition of cinnamon to the mix! Sounds delish, I'll have to try it next time! :)
Linda
What a wonderful tasty banana bread! This will be my new go to recipe for banana bread and it comes together so easy! I was looking for a good plant based recipe, but wasn't expecting it to become my absolute favorite! Great job! Now I have to go take a peek at your other recipes!
Marlena Luna
Thank you so much for the kind words Linda!! Have a great week! :)
Robyn
Amazing banana bread! Have made it twice now this week as its so simple. It is gooey in the middle (I may need to leave the banana a bit chunkier as I tend to mash it to mush). Thank you for the recipe!
Marlena Luna
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Robyn! A tip on the bananas– I’ve noticed if I use slightly larger bananas it caused the bread to be a bit gooier. I've added the weight of the bananas to the instructions for the perfect consistency! :)
Robyn
Thanks- I've made the recipe again and again. This time I noticed the banana weight measurement you updated earlier this year from my comment and it turned out the most perfect bread ever. Thanks again!! Also you're so kind to respond to all comments! I'll give you credit on my IG post too.
Marlena Luna
That's so sweet of you Robyn! I'm glad the measurement update helped! I'll have to head over to IG and check out your post. :)
Marisa
Just made this...absolutely delicious!! I'm in the process of transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, so it's always nice to find really yummy desserts that you would never know are dairy-free! I also added all spice and some cinnamon to the dry mix, and sprinkled on some of the brown coconut sugar on top before I put the loaf in the oven (that made a really nice crisp sugary top) :) Thank you for the recipe!
Marlena Luna
Hi Marisa! I'm so glad you enjoyed the banana bread! And your additions to the recipe sound delish! :)
Samantha
Just curious if you've tried making banana muffins with this recipe :) if so, was the cooking time any different?
Marlena Luna
Hi Samantha! I haven't tried making banana muffins, but that sounds delicious! If you want to give it a go, I suggest oiling the muffin tin and fill them 2/3 full. Bake for 15-25 minutes, or until brown, keeping an eye on them. The cook time should be shorter since the muffins are smaller. Let me know how it goes! :)
Alicia
I baked them as muffiins at 350 and 15 minutes was perfect!
Marlena Luna
So glad you enjoyed the muffins, Alicia! :)
Agata
Sadly mine came out like a slack-baked cake :( Still it's delicious, but was hoping for same bread like consistency ;) I sub sugar to coconut flakes as I don't like super sweet things and my bananas were super ripe and sweet, maybe this affected how it turn out. Still taste amazing (and ultra sweet ;) )
Also I recommend sprinkling coconut flakes on top - YUM!
Marlena Luna
Hi, Agata! Sorry to hear the consistency of the bread wasn't right. I'm glad you were still able to enjoy it! And coconut flakes will be on my next loaf! Thanks for the great idea!
Benedetta
Only have whole wheat flour in my kitchen, do you think it's going to work out anyway?? Looks really yummy!
Marlena Luna
Hi, Benedetta! I haven't tried using whole wheat flour in this recipe yet, but I think will work just fine. If you give it a try, let us know how it comes out!
Stephanie
Use whole wheat pastry flour. It's a great substitute for all purpose. Plain whole wheat flour will make you baking dense
Lauren s
I love baking but I am the worst at it. this was the best banana bread ever and so easy!!! I added chocolate chips into the batter and sprinkled oats and brown sugar on top before I baked it. mmm
Marlena Luna
Yay, I'm so glad you like it, Lauren! Yum, I love the idea of sprinkling oats and sugar on top! I'll have to try that next time!
Roxanne
This banana bread was amazing! I'm trying to eat a more plant based vegan diet and I wanted to have something yummy... I was too lazy to make coconut sugar or to our to the store so I just threw in coconut shreds and it came out great! Love love love it!
Marlena Luna
Yay! I'm so glad you loved it! It's definitely a yummy go-to for me!
Lillian
You think I could use gluten free flour instead?
Marlena Luna
Hi Lillian! I think gluten-free flour will work, but I haven't tried it yet. However, I have worked with pre-made gluten-free flours making cookies and muffins. I noticed the cookies and muffins needed a bit less gf flour than called for. So I'd suggest if you do decide to try the banana bread, start with 1 and 1/4 cups of flour. If it looks like you need more gf flour, slowly add more without exceeding the full 1 and 1/2 cups. Let me know how it comes out if you try it. :)
Ria
My MIL became Vegan to combat her Type 2 diabetes (working great btw!) and she doesn't eat regular flour so I'm using almond flour. Not sure how it'll turn out but with Christmas coming up, I don't want her to feel left out with no sweets to eat! It sure does smell good while it's baking! Thank you for sharing your recipe:)
Marlena Luna
I hope the banana bread was delicious and your MIL gets to enjoy on Christmas! :)
Meg
Eek! This banana bread looks sooooooooo good! I'd have to say banana and pumpkin are my favorite sweet breads. I definitely see banana bread in my near future!
Marlena Luna
Thanks so much! I'll have to agree with you on your sweet bread favorites. This banana bread doesn't last long in our house!