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Banana Bread (No Sugar Added, Whole Wheat Flour, Vegan) Recipe

This banana bread (no sugar added) is egg free, dairy free, vegan, and made with whole wheat flour. It’s subtly sweet, warmly spiced, and perfectly moist.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 185.4kcal
Author: Jennifer Bell

Equipment

  • 9 inch loaf pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (from about 4 medium bananas, 400 g)
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter (128 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour (spooned into the measuring cup then leveled, not scooped; 219 g, or substitute all purpose flour and add 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add 1 3/4 cups mashed ripe bananas, 1/2 cup creamy almond butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a bowl, then mix well.
  • Add 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg to a second bowl, then mix well.
  • Transfer the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients, then mix to combine (note that the batter will be thicker than traditional banana bread batter).
  • Transfer the batter to a 9-inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper, then spread in an even layer.
  • Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out looking clean.
  • Let cool completely before removing from the pan and serving.

Notes

  • Store wrapped or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, or in the freezer for up to three months. I like to slice it before freezing so I can easily defrost the amount I want. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
  • Optional additions include 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • I like to use a potato masher to mash the bananas, but a fork works too.

Nutrition

Calories: 185.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.9g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1g | Sodium: 187.1mg | Potassium: 312.1mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 5.5g | Vitamin A: 27.5IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 124.1mg | Iron: 1.4mg