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Vegan Banana Bread

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This vegan banana bread is incredibly soft, moist and packed with bananas. It's easy to make and topped with a sweet crunchy streusel.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Method Bake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 287
Author Lily Ernst

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 & 1/2 cups (355g) overripe mashed bananas (about 4 medium)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 - 1 cup optional add-ins see notes below

Streusel

  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 & 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325F and grease a 9x5" loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour and sugar.
    2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • Mix in the baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
    1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Toss in any optional add-ins. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract.
    1/2 cup (125ml) vegetable oil, 1 & 1/2 cups (355g) overripe mashed bananas, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the first 3 ingredients for the streusel. Stir in the oil until the mixture looks like wet sand. Sprinkle the streusel on top of the batter.
    1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (50g) sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 & 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Leftovers can be tightly wrapped or stored in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days at room temperature.

How to freeze:

If you are planning to freeze this banana bread then omit the streusel or else it will get soggy when defrosting. Once completely cooled, tightly double wrap in saran wrap and place in a large freezer ziplock bag. Label and date and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Optional add-ins:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • skip the streusel and add 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup quick rolled oats and no streusel for a healthier option

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg