Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread

Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread

from biteswithbri.com
60 min
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (472g) mashed overripe bananas (4-5 large bananas)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 2 cups (260g) all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup (67g) brown sugar
  • optional add-ins: 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 cup chocolate chips or nuts

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°.

  2. 2

    Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with a strip of parchment paper and grease lightly with spray oil.

  3. 3

    Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a handheld mixer and a medium bowl), beat the mashed banana and oil on medium high until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add the brown sugar. Continue beating on medium high until well combined.

  5. 5

    In this order, add the flour and baking soda.

  6. 6

    Use a fork and lighty mix the baking soda and flour together on top of the wet ingredients.

  7. 7

    Use a spatula, fold the flour and baking soda into the wet ingredients until just combined. It is okay if there are a few pockets of flour.

  8. 8

    Pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread into an even layer.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar on top of the batter. Using your hands, press the brown sugar into the batter slightly.

  10. 10

    Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1-2 hours before slicing.

  11. 11

    Use parchment paper to remove the loaf from the pan. Slice and enjoy!