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    Home » Breads » Easy Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread

    Easy Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread

    Published: Nov 20, 2020 · Modified: Apr 13, 2023 by Natalia · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Close up of the Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread in the pan and sliced.

    This Vegan Gluten-free Banana Bread is moist, rich and naturally sweetened. With almost no sugar added and requiring just 8 ingredients, it’s one of the healthiest and easiest loaf cakes ever!

    Vegan Gluten-free Caramel Banana Bread

    Banana Bread has been a staple in my house since I discovered it, and one of my favorite loaf cakes. Cake for breakfast? This is it. Or better as a mid afternoon snack together with a cup of coffee? Mmmm… tough decision for me, I would start and end my day with a big piece of cake.

    This banana bread is made with dates and very ripe bananas, making it super flavorful and full of goodness. Just realized you’re left with no ripen bananas? No problem. Unless your bananas are quite green, you can ripen yellow bananas in half an hour by cooking them in the oven, to get the sweetness you need for baking.

    Easy Gluten-free Caramel Banana Bread

    Ingredients

    Gluten Free flour. For this recipe, you need all purpose gluten free flour. If you don’t need to make this bread gluten free, use all purpose regular flour at a ratio of 1:1.

    Baking powder. It helps to lighten the texture of the bread. Remember that baking powder expires and loses effectiveness. Check the expiration date of your baking powder before starting the recipe.

    Vegetable oil. Any mild vegetable oil will do: canola oil, olive oil, sunflower oil.

    Bananas. Use ripe or overripe bananas for this recipe, they are are sweeter and softer.

    Cane sugar. Cane sugar is much less processed and it’s more flavorful than regular sugar. Brown sugar is a great option too.

    Flaxseed. Flaxseed mixture is a substitute for eggs in vegan baking. Replace each egg with 1 tbsp ground flax, plus 2.5-3 tbsp water. Mix and let sit for 5 minutes.

    Dates. Dates add consistency and sweetness to this banana bread. Soak in water and puree them together with the vegan milk and vanilla extract.

    Plant based milk. There is almost one dairy-free milk for everyone. I use mostly almond, oat and soy milk for baking.

    Vanilla extract. Pure vanilla extract has the best flavor but any vanilla extract you may have will do the trick.

    1 Bowl Vegan Gluten-free Banana Bread

    How to Make Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread

    Full instructions and measurements can always be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is just a summary of the process. 

    1. Start by preheating the oven to 350ºF/180ºC. You can either line with parchment paper or grease an 8 x 5 inch loaf pan.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground flaxseed with ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon of water. Let rest for 5 minutes. The mixture will soon thicken.
    3. Prepare the date paste: blend the dates, milk and vanilla in a food processor or blender. You can also use a potato masher or a fork. Add date paste to the bowl.
    4. Then, add the sugar, banana and oil. Mix well.
    5. Sift in the flour and baking powder. Stir until well combined.
    6. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.
    7. Remove from oven, let cool down in the pan before slicing.

    7 Ingredient Gluten-free Banana Bread

    How to make Date Paste

    Date Paste is easy to make and extremely delicious. Al you need are moist and fresh dates. If you find your dates a bit dry, soak in warm water first to soften them.

    Start by combining the dates, plant based milk and vanilla extract in a food processor. Then, mix on high until very smooth and creamy or until you get your desired consistency. Your can adjust the consistency by adding more milk if it is too thick to pour easily. Remember to scrape down the sides during the process.

    Alternatively, you can mash the dates mixture with a potato masher or a fork.

    This date paste will keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 1 week.

    Over head shot of the bread placed on a rack lined with parchment paper.

    RECIPE

    Over head shot of the bread placed on a rack lined with parchment paper.

    Easy Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread

    NATALIA @ SIMPLE GREEN RECIPES
    This Vegan Gluten-free Banana Bread is moist, rich and naturally sweetened. With almost no sugar added and requiring just 8 ingredients, it’s one of the healthiest and easiest loaf cakes ever!
    5 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Servings 1 LOAF

    Ingredients
      

    For the Cake:

    • 1 + ¼ cups GF flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
    • 3 ripe bananas mashed
    • ½ cup cane sugar ⠀
    • 2 tablespoons flaxseed ground

    For the Date Paste:

    • ¾ cup dates pitted and soften
    • ¼ cup plant based milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 ºF/180ºC, and lightly grease a standard bread loaf pan (8 x 4 inch / 20 x 10 cm) with margarine or vegetable oil.
    • To make the flaxseed egg, combine the 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon of water, in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a spatula or spoon and let set for 5 minutes to thicken and become a gel.
    • Next, in the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine the soften pitted dates, vegan milk and vanilla extract. Process until you get a pourable paste, scraping down the bowl to incorporate all the dates.  
    • Then, add the date paste, sugar, bananas and vegetable oil to the flaxseed mixture. Mix until smooth. 
    • Add the flour and the baking powder, stirring just until well combined.
    • Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake on the middle rack for 55-60 min or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Remove from the oven and let the banana bread to cool completely in the pan.
    • Cover and keep at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week. 

    Notes

    Use ripe bananas. If your bananas are a little green and you need them right away, place them unpeeled on a lined baking sheet and bake at 250˚F for 15-20 minutes or until they have softened. They are done when the peel is shiny and black.
    You can use thawed bananas. Make sure to thaw them completely before throwing them into the mixing bowl.
    Optional Add-ins. I make this banana bread nut-free but adding ½ cup of chopped walnuts or hazels will work great here. Chocolate chips are a wonderful addition too, ½ cup will be enough for this loaf cake. 
    Sugar free. To make it sugar free, replace sugar with maple syrup.
    NUTRITION INFORMATION
    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice. 
    See our full nutrition disclosure. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 44mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g
    Course Breads
    Keyword BANANA, DAIRY FREE, DATES, DESSERT, EASY, Gluten free, HEALTHY, SNACK, Vegan
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    Comments

    1. Christy

      April 17, 2023 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      I didn’t know you could ripen up yellow bananas in the oven for making the sweetest banana bread. Total game changer!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 11:48 am

        Hi Christy, yes, you can do it if your bananas are too unripe.

        Reply
    2. Moop Brown

      April 16, 2023 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      I love how moist this bread is and how it requires only a few ingredients as well. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 3:04 pm

        I’m so glad! Thanks for commenting.

        Reply
    3. Nicole

      April 16, 2023 at 9:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this recipe uses dates. I love using dates in baking but never thought to use them in banana bread until now. They add great flavour, sweetness and moisture.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 3:05 pm

        Thanks Nicole! I love dates too, but it took me some time before ever trying them in a recipe – so good!

        Reply
    4. Maddy

      April 16, 2023 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love this bread for breakfast, with a little butter or apricot jam. It turns out perfect every time we make it. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 2:18 pm

        Hi Maddy! I’m super excited to hear that your kids love this bread, it’s a favorite here too! 

        Reply
    5. Dee

      April 16, 2023 at 8:52 pm

      5 stars
      What a great banana bread recipe! That date paste really takes this to the next level. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 3:07 pm

        You’re welcome, Dee! I’m happy you love this banana bread.

        Reply
    6. Katie Crenshaw

      April 16, 2023 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      This banana bread turns out moist and flavorful! We loved every bite. I definitely will be making it again.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 2:32 pm

        Hi, Katie! Thank you so much for your sweet review. I’m thrilled to hear you love my banana bread recipe!

        Reply
    7. Jamie

      April 16, 2023 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This banana bread looks so yummy! It’s vegan and Gluten-free and will be loved, especially by those health cautious people! Looks incredibly perfect! Loved it!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 3:06 pm

        Delicious enough to be dessert but healthy enough to be breakfast or snack. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    8. Elizabeth

      April 16, 2023 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      I love banana bread, and this was a great recipe! I saved the recipe so I can make it again!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 2:24 pm

        Thanks so much for coming back to comment!

        Reply
    9. Kristina

      April 15, 2023 at 10:34 pm

      5 stars
      This banana bread turned out so good! I used oat milk and extra virgin olive oil and couldn’t be happier with the outcome. It’s a great alternative to regular banana bread that loaded with sugar.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 2:27 pm

        Thank you for sharing your experience, Kristina. It means the world to me!

        Reply
    10. Ann

      April 15, 2023 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      I have some extra ripe bananas on the counter to use up with this recipe! Excited to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 3:12 pm

        I know you will love this super easy banana bread!

        Reply
    11. Amy

      April 15, 2023 at 6:18 am

      5 stars
      Banana bread is one of my favorite bread to eat and I can’t really wait to make this knowing that this is a vegan recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 3:11 pm

        Hi Amy, my family loves this bread, I’m sure you will too! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    12. Mikayla

      April 13, 2023 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      This bread was quite easy to make and very full of flavor. It was a great breakfast bread for us!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        April 30, 2023 at 2:28 pm

        Thank you for sharing your review, Mikayla! I’m glad you like this banana bread!

        Reply

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