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Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread (GF)

Published: Feb 27, 2021 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 112 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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an amazing 1-bowl vegan gluten free banana bread recipe that yields perfectly moist banana bread bursting with banana flavor! Vegan, Gluten Free.

Front view of vegan gluten free banana bread loaf with slices falling forward

Introducing the only Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread Recipe you’ll ever need. That’s right I said it. It’s Saturday and I can do whatever I dang well please! 😉 Plus, we’re allowed to go a bit bold, a bit adventurous and more than a bit sassy come the weekend! Or else what’s the point of all that hard work we did during the week, right?

Now before I go off on another tangent totally not related to vegan gluten free banana bread, let me steer this recipe/ship towards the right location. Today’s the day we revisit one of my most popular banana bread recipes—in fact, the most reader-loved vegan GF banana bread I’ve ever shared.

We’re going to chat about how to make vegan gluten free banana bread, how to store it, and why you’d even think about making this vegan gf banana bread. Are you game? Let’s bake this!

Beautiful Vegan & Gluten Free Ingredients for Beautiful Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread

“Delicious vegan gluten free banana bread isn’t possible,” they said. “There is no such thing as a vegan gluten free banana bread recipe that isn’t gummy, gross and straight up inedible,” they cried. “Vegan gf banana bread might as well be a dream!!”, they ranted. Let’s defy what they all think and make the best friggin’ vegan gf banana bread ever. Wanna see what beautiful vegan gluten free ingredient we’re using? Let’s do it.

  • Bananas: bananas are one of the most wonderful ingredients to work with, ain’t it? I love ripening my bananas as much as possible before mashing them up to make my vegan gluten free banana bread. Bonus? Bananas are naturally gluten free!
  • Coconut oil: we’re trading the dairy (think: butter), and subbing it with vegan-friendly coconut oil. If you don’t have coconut oil on hand, melted vegan butter would probably be the closest substitute.
  • Maple syrup: just the perfect amount to enhance the taste of bananas in the perfect vegan gluten free banana bread recipe! 
  • Gluten free oat flour and almond meal: If you’re new to vegan gluten free baking, these are two of my recommended ingredients to get for your pantry. GF oat flour creates a rich and cozy backdrop for nearly any flavor–the best being bananas, while almond meal pairs so beautifully with the sweet fruit. The nuttiness of almond meal truly brings out the flavor of bananas. Bonus? It’s naturally gluten free!
  • Flax egg: my favorite vegan egg substitute. If you’ve never made a flax egg before, there’s nothing to worry about. It’s super easy! You can learn how to make a flax egg here.
  • Walnuts: or whatever you’d like! Try your favorite vegan gluten free add-in, such as allergy-friendly chocolate chips, dried fruit, or seeds.

How to Make Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread

Preheat

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Mash & Whisk

Add peeled bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash until mostly smooth. Add the rest of the wet ingredients: coconut oil, maple syrup, flax egg and vanilla. Whisk all the ingredients together until it’s well mixed. 

Combine

Add all of the dry ingredients to the same bowl (1-bowl, woohoo!!): oat flour, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Now whisk it all together until no flour patches remain. Fold in chopped walnuts or your favorite add-in.

Pour

Pour your vegan gluten free banana bread batter into the loaf pan your prepared earlier. Smooth the batter out, then shape it to resemble a loaf—your loaf will bake up very much how it looks raw. For fun, grab a butter knife and cut a slit slightly off center down the loaf. Once done, give the knife a wiggle back and forth in the slit to widen it. Go ahead and sprinkle your vegan gf banana bread with walnuts or your favorite topping.

Bake, Cool and Enjoy

Bake for about 65 minutes, cool and enjoy the best vegan gluten free banana bread! 

Banana Recipes You’ll Love >> Gluten Free Banana Oat Muffins (Vegan) // Vegan Banana Cookies with Peanut Butter (GF)

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How do I know when my bananas are ripened just-right for the best banana bread?

Good question! We’ve all been in the banana boat (couldn’t help it) where we’re trying to use green bananas to make banana bread. Unfortunately, that’s not gonna cut it. Green bananas have what some might call a vegetable-y taste. It’s not what’s intended for today’s perfect vegan gf banana bread. Here are some tips on when to know if a banana is the perfect ripeness for making banana bread:

  • brown spots: when those brown spots start coming in, that’s when you know you’re getting close to perfectly ripe bananas for banana bread. Just–ignore the brown spots if they’re a result of rough handling. Yep, bananas can bruise, too. The brown spots you’re looking for naturally blossom as the bananas ripen.
  • rich yellow color: still not sure, even with the brown spots? Look for a bold yellow color. Sometimes a banana can be green and have brown spots, so that’s not a good indicator. Look for a rich yellow color and brown spots.
  • soft to the touch: lastly, I recommend gently picking one of your bananas up. Is it soft to the touch, or firm? If it’s firm, with a thick skin that feels almost plasticky, it’s not ready. If the skin seems to be getting almost… thinner, press your finger gently into the side of the banana. If it’s soft, it’s ready!

Testimonials

Isabel says, “LOVED this recipe. I did have to make a few modifications due to some allergies, but it was AMAZING!!! This is the first time I’ve ever baked banana bread, but I’ve tried gluten free/vegan bakeries, and nothing has compared to how delicious this recipe is!! I ended up making this twice… My kid who hates bananas LOVED them… Thanks for getting me so excited to bake!”

Maria says, “Second time making this – love it! Bananas and walnuts are just the perfect combination. Thanks.”

Sylvie says, “This was amazing! I baked it in an 8×8 pan as my family has declared war on “loaf” breads…it baked in 45 minutes in case anyone was wondering! I then made a thin glaze with powdered sugar, almond milk and vanilla extract…Fabulous!! thanks so much for this amazing recipe!”

Amanda says, “Just made this and it’s so great! My 4 year old son loved it and ate two pieces! Thank you for creating such a great recipe. I’ll be making this again soon. I modified only by adding a little less than 1/4 cup maple syrup.”

Storing and Freezing Vegan GF Banana Bread

Store it at Room Temperature

You can absolutely store your vegan gf banana bread at room temperature—just make sure to keep it away from direct sunlight and heat sources which could spoil it. Store vegan gf banana bread in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Some readers like it best on day 1, others on day 3. 😉

Store it in the Freezer

Go ahead and make a double batch so you can conveniently freeze your vegan gluten free banana bread and enjoy it whenever you please! Just throw (okay, fine, gently slide) your vegan gluten free banana bread into a freezer-friendly container and keep it for about 1-2 months.

Just give it about 15-30 minutes to thaw at room temp before enjoying, or heat the banana bread in 10-second increments in the microwave until just warm.

Also try >> Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe // Vegan Banana Brownies Recipe // Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars // Deliciously Healthy Orange Bread

The only vegan gluten free banana bread recipe you’ll ever need—1-bowl & easy, the best deliciously moist banana bread ever.

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Grab just one bowl, a huge appetite, and get ready to bake it like it’s hot. Which it totally will be. Once the oven gets warm. It’s truly a pleasure to bake all the delicious vegan gf treats with you. And joke around, because life’s too short not to have a bunch of good laughs. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this recipe. ‘Til the next baking adventure…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread (GF)


★★★★★

4.9 from 32 reviews

  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 slices (1 loaf) 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread (GF): an amazing 1-bowl vegan gluten free banana bread recipe that yields perfectly moist banana bread bursting with banana flavor! Vegan, Gluten Free.


Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons mashed, ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon golden ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water, whisk together, set for 15 mins)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups gluten free oat flour – if using homemade oat flour, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)*
  • ¾ cup almond meal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped or your favorite add-in (chocolate chips, chopped dried fruit, etc.)

Optional Topping

  • 1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped or favorite add-in

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or greased foil.  Set aside.
  2. Peel bananas and add to a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry cutter (recommended) or sturdy whisk, mash bananas until smooth. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, flax egg and vanilla. Whisk until well incorporated.
  3. Add oat flour, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk together until just incorporated, making sure no flour patches remain. Fold in chopped walnuts.
  4. Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth batter into an even layer, with the shape of a rise down the center—just like a loaf. The loaf will bake up very similarly to how it looks raw—now is the time to shape it. Using a butter knife, cut a slit slightly off center down the loaf. Take the butter knife and go back into the slit, gently wiggling the knife back and forth to widen the slit/seam. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Lightly press walnuts into the top.
  5. Bake for 60-70 minutes. Mine took 65 minutes. Test for doneness by sticking a toothpick into the center of the loaf. The toothpick will come out clean when the loaf is done. Allow to cool on a cooling rack for 2 hours. Lift out, slice and enjoy!

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Notes

A Note on Homemade Oat Flour: *If using homemade oat flour, make sure to blend the flour until very fine and sift the flour to remove coarse bits of oats that could create less than ideal results. Store until needed, then measure the amount required for the recipe.

Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.

Freezing Instructions: This loaf freezes well. Store in a freezer-friendly, airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Allow to thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes, or heat in the microwave in 10-second increments until just warm.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: vegan gluten free banana bread, vegan gf banana bread

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  1. sarika says

    April 5, 2022 at 2:35 pm

    I used to make this as is and it was great, but I’ve developed a sensitivity to almonds in the past few months. I couldn’t find any recipes that used just oat flour (without also using reg oats, I don’t like that texture) so I figured I’d try this one modified, using 2 cups of homemade oat flour instead of the oat flour and almond meal (slightly less flour bc I know oat flour is more absorbant). It was delicious!

    ★★★★★

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    • sarika says

      April 5, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      I forgot to add, I also added chocolate chips instead of walnuts – scrumptious.

      Reply
      • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

        April 5, 2022 at 5:35 pm

        Oh my goodness, that sounds amazing! I love that you were able to adapt the recipe to what works for your food sensitivities. 🙂 Also, chocolate chips make *everything* better!! Thanks for reporting back and letting me know how it turned out for you. Happy baking, Sarika!

        Reply
  2. Angela P says

    March 12, 2022 at 3:32 pm

    Love this recipe!! I have MS and eat dairy free, egg free, gluten free. This recipe is a savior. I made once as bread and once as muffins (less cooking time). I added a 1/4 coconut sugar to kick up the sweetness. I also covered with bananas sauted in maple syrup, vegan butter, vanilla, cinnamon and nuts. It doesn’t need it, but that was always my signature touch when making banana bread.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 18, 2022 at 6:54 am

      Ooh that sounds amazing, Angela! Can’t go wrong with a signature touch that tasty. 😋 I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe! Here’s to more baking fun! 😊

      Reply
  3. Aja says

    January 19, 2022 at 11:06 am

    I made this two days on a row, so easy.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      January 21, 2022 at 11:15 am

      I love that! Happy baking and even happier eating! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Barbara Lloyd says

    October 21, 2021 at 8:32 am

    I have made this a few times and it is outstanding! Very dense and very flavorful! Everybody always wants the recipe! I always make one with walnuts and then one with chocolate chips! A mainstay for our desserts or snack. 🙏❤️

    ★★★★★

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  5. Ashley Leung says

    August 14, 2021 at 5:59 am

    This recipe was so nice and easy, simple to follow, and very family/children friendly. I work at a cafe where we serve people with different dietary needs, and these sold out within the week! I made 2 batches. My only advice for people is to use more batter, as they don’t rise as much as a regular banana bread does, that is to be expected. Either that, or use a smaller pan so it looks fuller! Overall impressed and will use again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Freshteh says

    May 30, 2021 at 6:35 am

    Demeter, I have made this banana bread twice already and it is such a delicious recipe!!! It is moist and the crunchy walnut with every bite has added such a welcome contrast! People I have served it to can not believe it is gluten free and vegan. Thank you for taking healthy baking to such an excellent level!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm

      That’s amazing Freshteh! Isn’t it the best when you can surprise someone with a healthy baked treat? Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with me!

      Reply
  7. Beth says

    February 27, 2021 at 11:03 am

    My teens love this recipe! Definitely one of their favorites! So excited to make this again soon!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 1, 2021 at 8:58 am

      Wow that’s fantastic Beth! 😊 I’m so happy they’re enjoying it!

      Reply
  8. Rachel says

    February 27, 2021 at 11:00 am

    This banana bread is soo good! Love how easy it is too with one bowl.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 1, 2021 at 10:06 am

      Exactly! Less time cleaning up, more time eating banana bread!

      Reply
  9. Rebecca Hubbell says

    February 27, 2021 at 10:41 am

    This bread is so tender and moist, you’d never know it was vegan! My kids loved it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 1, 2021 at 8:58 am

      Yay! Always happy when a recipe is a hit with the kiddos. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Dannii says

    February 27, 2021 at 10:29 am

    This banana bread looks so light and fluffy. Even better that it is vegan.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 1, 2021 at 10:05 am

      Thanks Dannii! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Betsy says

    February 27, 2021 at 10:27 am

    This tastes so good! I can’t believe it’s vegan! My vegan friends are going to love this at our next brunch! Love it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 1, 2021 at 10:05 am

      Yay! Can’t wait to hear what they think!

      Reply
  12. Gail Montero Raines says

    February 27, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Would love a slice or two of this yummy bread with my cup of tea! Looks so good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 1, 2021 at 10:05 am

      Oh yes, it’s perfect with a hot beverage! 😋

      Reply
  13. Biana says

    February 27, 2021 at 9:29 am

    Looks amazing! I love that I can make a healthy gf banana bread.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 1, 2021 at 10:01 am

      Yes you can! 😊 Happy baking Biana!

      Reply
  14. Joanna says

    January 21, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    My husband said this was the “most normal” tasting gluten free baked good I’ve ever made. 😁 He said “It’s so good it doesn’t even need chocolate chips” which is a huge complement from him!! My only problem with it is that I can’t stop eating it!!! I followed the recipe exactly except for using a real egg instead of flax egg, and I baked it in an 8×8 pan so it would be done faster.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      January 21, 2021 at 6:34 pm

      “Most normal”: LOL! Tell him that we’ve ALL been there. 🤣 And as a fellow chocolate lover, I’m appalled! J/K. I am blushing over here! It’s so wonderful to hear that you both enjoyed my recipe so much. Can’t wait to see what you two try next!

      Reply
  15. Pinky says

    December 20, 2020 at 2:54 am

    Thankyou so much Demeter for the lovely recipe. I added homemade almond meal from almond milk from scratch.It tastes very yummy & satisfying as I am vegan & GF ..loved it . Shall try some more recipes of yours .

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 21, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      You’re so welcome, Pinky! 🙂 Oooh, I love that you were able to use the almond meal you had left from making homemade almond milk (nice!!). I can’t wait to hear about what you try next. Hugs!

      Reply
  16. Patricia says

    November 18, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Hi 😊. I always make this bread and I love it.
    But now my husband has sugar restrictions and I need to omit the maple syrup and use lakanto ) monk fruit with Erythritol in powder form ) I was thinking on adding full fat coconut milk in order to replace the liquid from the maple.
    But I would like to know your opinion about it. Thanks 😊

    Reply
  17. Victoria says

    May 25, 2020 at 11:32 am

    I LOVE THIS RECIPE! It is my #1 favorite banana bread recipe.

    I just wanted to ask you, can I substitute the coconut oil for apple sauce or for olive or avocado oil?

    Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 26, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      Hi Victoria! I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the bread so much! 😊 As for the oil subs, I can’t say for sure since I haven’t tried them myself, but I have had a few readers use olive and avocado oil in some of my other recipes before. If you do try one of them out, let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  18. Adriana says

    April 29, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    Can I substitute almond meal with almond flour?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 29, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      Yes! You can use almond flour instead of almond meal. The texture will just be a bit fluffier and lighter. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Ophelia Selam says

    April 20, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    Great recipe! Perfect consistency (hard to get with GF and Vegan) and not too sweet. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 21, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks so much, Ophelia! I know a good GF + V quick bread recipe can be hard to find. Glad you enjoyed mine! Can’t wait to see what you try next. 🙂

      Reply
  20. Ninon Burgy says

    October 23, 2019 at 6:25 am

    Can I use dates in stead of maple syrup?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 23, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      Hi Ninon, that might be a bit tricky, since blended dates tend to be much thicker and drier than maple syrup. Maybe try date syrup?

      Reply
  21. Ayna E. says

    August 18, 2019 at 3:42 am

    I added nutmeg, cardamom, and cinnamon to this recipe and omitted the salt and maple syrup, because we ran out of the latter. It still turned out great! Super buttery (despite the lack of butter) and still pretty sweet! Delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      August 19, 2019 at 11:14 am

      Haha so glad to hear it Ayna! .

      Reply
  22. Edana says

    July 15, 2019 at 10:52 am

    This is the best GF vegan bread/cake I’ve ever made. It was sooo darned good. Veganizing a baking recipe often isn’t that difficult, but removing the flour is. This oat flour recipe was bang-on. Great consistency and just the right amount sweetness. The walnuts were the ‘icing on the cake’. Thanks — will definitely be making it again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      July 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm

      Whoop!!! .. I’m so happy that you enjoyed my recipe, Edana! 🙂 This vegan banana nut bread holds a special place in my heart, so I’m heartened that you feel the same way. 🙂 Happy baking!

      Reply
  23. Fanny Rdz says

    March 13, 2019 at 9:59 pm

    Hello Demeter. I love you recipes and I try a few of them that results delicious. I tried your banana bread with chocolatr chips (veeeeeery yummy) and for this recipe that I’m looking forward to cook, I have the question about if I can use all-purpose flour (because my boyfriend doesn’t like oat, I love it jaja) with the same measures? It could affect the consistency? I hope your answer and thank you.

    Fanny Rdz

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 15, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      Hi Fanny! Hmm… gluten free all purpose flour or regular all purpose would probably work— the same amount. 🙂 It might be a bit more moist, but I’m not 100% sure. Good luck! Let me know how it turns out. 🙂

      Reply
  24. Millie cortes says

    October 9, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    Hi I made this today it taste delicious but if look the same as your picture, I mean my don’t rise like your my stay very thin.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 10, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      Hi Millie! Hm, it’s hard to diagnose from afar, but did you make any ingredient substitutions? Also, if you used homemade oat flour, make sure it’s very finely ground. Coarse oat flour will greatly affect the consistency. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  25. Jackie says

    October 2, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    Well, once again The Beaming Baker has come up with a healthy recipe that tastes as good as my former ones! This banana nut bread tastes just like the ones I grew up with on a farm in the Midwest. Since I’m currently on a somewhat restricted diet, I’m so pleased we can obtain this level of tastiness with no eggs, gluten or white refined sugar. Thank you again, Demeter!
    Jackie now from the Northern Rockies

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 3, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      Woohoo! I’m so happy to hear that this can stand toe to toe with those classic recipes Jackie! . Thank you for taking the time to try it, and for letting me know how it turned out!

      Reply
  26. Kasey says

    September 1, 2018 at 10:39 pm

    Omg….all I can say is this is delicious. I could eat the whole loaf. Lol

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 3, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      Haha yay! Im thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed it Kasey! .

      Reply
  27. Megan says

    July 30, 2018 at 6:06 pm

    Oooo Chocolate chips sound wonderful. I will try that. Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      July 31, 2018 at 9:04 am

      Thank you!! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  28. Megan says

    July 26, 2018 at 3:39 pm

    I love this bread! I make it almost weekly. Is there a way to sweeten this recipe up a bit?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      July 30, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Wonderful! 🙂 Try: 1) using super, super ripe bananas, 2) adding in 1 more tablespoon of maple syrup, or 3) adding in chocolate chips or dried fruit like raisins. 🙂

      Reply
  29. Nichole says

    July 16, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    This is such a lovely bread. In fact, I have a loaf in the oven now, and will be making another loaf for my Daddy’s birthday! I make my own almond meal with the left over pulp from homemade almond milk (dehydrated in my oven), as well as my own oat flour.

    Thank you for all of your wonderful recipes!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      July 17, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you so much, Nichole! 🙂 Please wish your Dad a happy birthday for me. . Your homemade almond meal sounds amazing!

      Reply
  30. Riz says

    June 15, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    I’m excited to try this out! Can I used the pulp left from making almond milk? Or will that be too dry…? And does the oat flour have to be super fine because I’m thinking of grinding some rolled oats. 😀 Thaaaanks!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 18, 2018 at 6:19 pm

      Hi Riz! What would you like to use the pulp for? To sub the almond meal? Yes, grind the oats to a fine flour—I know that some readers have issues when they only grind the oats to a coarse texture. 😉

      Reply
  31. Maroula says

    May 16, 2018 at 7:19 am

    Hello Demeter,
    I was just wondering if you can use an egg instead of the flax egg?
    and
    what can I use instead of the oat flour? As I want to make them for my son and he can’t have oats atm.
    Also
    what are your thoughts about not putting the maple??

    Thank you,
    Maroula:)

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 17, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Maroula! Yes, you can substitute the flax eggs for regular eggs. As for a different flour, I’d recommend a 1:1 GF all purpose blend. I haven’t tried it with this recipe, but I’ve had other readers use it with good results.

      As for the maple, you can swap it with another sweetener but I wouldn’t leave it out completely. Doing so will change the consistency. Let me know how the bread turns out!

      Reply
  32. Coco says

    April 14, 2018 at 6:33 am

    Hey there
    Can I use a real egg in place of a flax? And when should I add it? Amateur baker over here, thanks

    Reply
  33. sylvie says

    March 14, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    This was amazing! I baked it in an 8×8 pan as my family has declared war on “loaf” breads…it baked in 45minutes in case anyone was wondering! I then made a thin glaze with powdered sugar, almond milk and vanilla extract…Fabulous!! thanks so much for this amazing recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 15, 2018 at 2:11 pm

      Hehe. We’ve had a few periods like that in our home (WAY too much quick bread testing lol). That glaze sounds sooo tasty! Thanks for reporting back. 🙂

      Reply
  34. Debbie says

    March 6, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    Just found an earlier comment about coconut flour so no need to reply to my question. thank you

    Reply
  35. Debbie says

    March 6, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    Can I substitute oat flour for coconut flour and what would be the conversion be please?

    Reply
  36. Janet says

    February 24, 2018 at 4:52 pm

    This is absolutely delicious!!! I added 1 cup of organic raisins, 1/2 cup walnuts and 1/2 cup organic maple syrup. Pure natural sweet goodness!! OMG me and my husband loved it!! Will make again. Keep up the great work.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      February 26, 2018 at 7:54 am

      Thanks Janet!! 🙂 The combo of raisin and nuts that you added sound incredible! So happy that you and your husband enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to let me know! .

      Reply
  37. Demeter | Beaming Baker says

    January 24, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    Hi Aditi, so sorry to hear about this! I know this recipe is a big reader favorite, so I’m not sure what went wrong here. 🙁 Did you make any substitutions? Also, did you measure out the mashed banana–to equal 1 cup and 2 tablespoons?

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    • Aditi says

      January 25, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      Thanks Demeter! Used everything else as is except did frozen bananas and measured them.. wonder if that could have made a difference (water content?)? The batter wasn’t too liquidy and quite thick like banana bread style.. Lol, the biscotti is yum.. I’ll see when I get my hands on more oat flour n give it another shot maybe..

      Reply
  38. Emaleigh Downey says

    January 7, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    I really enjoyed this! I skipped the walnuts and used chocolate chips lol!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      January 8, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Oh YES!! Adding chocolate chips is always a plus in my book! Haha. Glad to hear you liked my recipe, Emaleigh. 🙂

      Reply
  39. Kathy says

    January 7, 2018 at 5:00 pm

    This worked great- thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      January 8, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed this, Kathy. 🙂

      Reply
  40. Isabel Villa says

    October 8, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    LOVED this recipe. I did have to make a few modifications due to some allergies, but it was AMAZING!!! This is the first time I’ve ever baked banana bread, but I’ve tried gluten free/vegan bakeries, and nothing has compared to how delicious this recipe is!! I ended up making this twice. Once as a bread and second time as muffins. Below are the modifications I made in case others have similar allergies:

    Bread Substitutions:

    Almond Flour- I used sunflower seed flour from Eat Seed (Amazon). I found this to be the best substitute for almond flour.

    Flax Egg- I used The Neat Egg (made from chia seed and garbanzo bean)

    Next time I will add about 1/8 a cup of maple syrup as I prefer a bit more sweetness. Mine was ready in about 55 min, so keep an eye on your oven.

    After my son smelled the bread baking in the oven he asked if it was something he can have. I did not think about making it safe for him to eat as he does not like bananas. I had one ripe banana left, so I decided to try and make muffins out of it, by cutting the recipe in half. These came out AMAZINGLY delicious. Below are the substitutions I made.

    Muffin Substitutions:

    Almond Flour- I used sunflower seed flour from Eat Seed (Amazon). I found this to be the best substitute for almond flour.

    Flax Egg- I used The Neat Egg (made from chia seed and garbanzo bean)

    Walnuts- I used Enjoy Life chocolate chip cookies instead because he has a nut allergy. I think I used about 1/2 a cup, but I would have used a cup had I made the full recipe.

    Coconut Oil- I used Kerry Gold butter because he has a coconut allergy.

    I did add a bit more syrup to these! I got about 11 muffins out of them. I used silicone cupcake liners, and cooked about 25 min at 350 degrees. I can’t wait to make these again in a large batch for lunches! My kid who hates bananas LOVED them, they almost taste like a gooey chocolate chip cookie 🙂

    Thanks for getting me so excited to bake!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 9, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      Hi Isabel! First of all, THANK YOU so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful and thorough comment! I had such a ball reading through your substitutions (“kitchen adventures” as we’d call them at my house). You know, I’ve ALWAYS thought sunflower seed meal/flour would work!! I’ve been recommending that as a possible substitute to folks with nut allergies–and now I’m so happy to know that you love it so much. Thank you for leaving such detailed sub notes–I know many readers will appreciate them. It’s wonderful to hear that you and your son just loved these.

      As for getting you excited to bake–it’s truly my pleasure. There’s little that makes me happier than encouraging others to get back into the kitchen and seeing what awesome creations can be made! 🙂

      Reply
      • Isabel says

        October 9, 2017 at 1:54 pm

        You are so welcome!!! I know I appreciate reading comments that people leave when they have to modify recipes. That’s how I found that sunflower seed flour is a great sub for almond flour. I actually went to order more yesterday and it was no longer available on Amazon, and their web address was not working ..‍♀️ I did see another brand that I will try.

        I’m actually enjoying my banana bread as I’m writing this and it tastes better now days later (if that’s even possible, lol)!

        Thanks again!!! This is for sure a keeper. I can’t wait to try more of your delicious creations 🙂

        Reply
  41. Amanda says

    August 30, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Sorry that was suppose to be 5 stars!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 1, 2017 at 11:49 am

      No worries! I just have to figure out how to fix it. Lol. 😉

      Reply
  42. Amanda says

    August 30, 2017 at 9:14 am

    The original recipie is amazing! I brought it over to a family dinner and no one knew it was vegan. Thank you very much. Def going in my recipe binder.

    I just made a second batch with all oat flour as you recommended and some dark chocolate shavings. I will let you know how it turns out

    ★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 1, 2017 at 11:48 am

      Fantastic! Isn’t it the BEST when no one knows it’s vegan? 😉 I can’t wait to hear how the second batch turns out… I’ve always wondered. Thanks for reporting back on the first batch! 🙂

      Reply
      • Amanda Fitzgerald says

        November 6, 2019 at 9:38 pm

        Just made this and it’s so great! My 4 year old son loved it and ate two pieces! Thank you for creating such a great recipe. I’ll be making this again soon. I modified only by adding a little less than 1/4 cup maple syrup.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          November 7, 2019 at 10:43 am

          Woohoo! I’m so thrilled that your son enjoyed it! .

          Reply
  43. Amanda says

    August 27, 2017 at 10:55 am

    Going try this for a healthy snack after dinner tonight. I wanted to know if there was a nut free version for my son to take to school?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      August 29, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Amanda, you might be able to sub the 3/4 cup almond meal with 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons oat flour. I haven’t tried this yet, but generally speaking, oat flour is more absorbent than almond meal. You might have to play around with this a bit to get just the right moistness and texture. Let me know how it turns out. Good luck! 🙂

      Reply
  44. Lyn says

    August 3, 2017 at 5:34 am

    Hi this looks great! Could I sub the oat flour with regular gluten free flour (don’t have oat flour on hand!)? And sub the almond meal with the same? Baking for a school Fete and I want to make it nut free too.

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      August 9, 2017 at 11:54 am

      Thanks Lyn! Hmm… you might be able to sub the oat flour for all purpose gf flour, but I wouldn’t recommend subbing the almond meal with gf all purpose. Almond meal is a lot less absorbent that other flours. You could try subbing the almond meal with 1/2 cup all purpose–but I worry that this will dramatically change the texture of the loaf. Good luck! 🙂

      Reply
  45. Maria says

    June 1, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    Second time making this – love it! Bananas and walnuts are just the perfect combination. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 2, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      So happy to hear you enjoyed this, Maria! 🙂 Bananas and walnuts are just meant to be… 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. xo

      Reply
  46. Rowena says

    April 29, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    Hi there! Your recipe looks amazing! I was just wondering if the recipe would still work if I didn’t add in the coconut oil and maple syrup. Are there any substitutes that you would recommend?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 1, 2017 at 10:55 am

      Hi Rowena, thank you! To substitute the coconut oil: you could try vegan butter. To sub maple syrup: brown rice syrup or honey if you’re not vegan. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sonia Gomez says

        July 8, 2019 at 7:01 pm

        Hi.. How about If I only have brown sugar ,? How much should I use instead of the maple … and can I use coconut milk to replace the liquid that the maple add to the bread ?

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        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          July 11, 2019 at 12:12 pm

          Hi Sonia! . Try dubbing the maple syrup with 1/4 cup brown sugar and perhaps 1 tablespoon of non-dairy milk. I don’t recommend using coconut milk unless it’s the drinkable beverage (in a carton) versus the kind that’s canned & much thicker. Let me know how it turns out! 🙂

          Reply
  47. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    March 18, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    I spend the same amount of time dithering over blog openings – we are sisters! Meantime, I am ALL IN for anything involving a banana, and this bread looks FAB. Perfect for weekend baking happiness!

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 20, 2017 at 7:23 am

      Haha. Yeah, we are! 😉 The scent of this bread totally makes the weekend feel more weekend-y! 😉 Thanks Kate!

      Reply
  48. Christine says

    March 14, 2017 at 10:02 am

    Yum – need I say anything more? It WAS perfect Banana Bread and loved he walnuts!- too bad it is all gone……

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 14, 2017 at 3:13 pm

      Yum just about covers it all! 😉 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my recipe, Christine. Can you tell I’m beaming? 😉 Thank you for taking the time to let me know how it turned out. Happy baking!

      Reply
  49. jacquie says

    March 13, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    This looks wonderful but banana bread isn’t a favorite of mine. Would you have something similar that is an apple or pumpkin version with the almond meal and nuts? If not would you consider making one or both? 🙂

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 14, 2017 at 7:30 am

      Hi Jacquie, I have a pumpkin version that I think you’d love (made with almond meal): https://beamingbaker.com/one-bowl-gluten-free-vegan-pumpkin-bread-v-gf-df/ Enjoy! 🙂 P.S. I’ll start writing down some ideas for apple bread–which will probably be ready by Fall. Lol. Happy baking!

      Reply
  50. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    March 13, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    I should be expecting a package of this bread in the mail…. yes? Because closer than close besties! And Umm ‘naner nut bread happens to be one of my favorite things in the entire universe! And of course your version looks absolutely perfect and has me drooling like a rabid dog! Oh, speaking of dogs- how have I never seen the movie Up?!? Obviously I am going to Google that shhh as soon as I’m done commenting here! Mosltly because you recommended it, but also because your spirit self has a staring role. 🙂 Anyways, LOVE this bread and I toe-ts wish I was stuffing my face with slice after slice right now! Pinned of course! Love ya my sweets! Xoxoxo

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 14, 2017 at 7:32 am

      Yes!!!! Lol. 😉 LOVE the transition to dogs! Bahahaha. How do you ALWAYS crack me up tho? . You have to watch Up. It’s so touching and absolutely amazing. Then, call me afterwards with a big box of tissues in hand. Come on over right now for a fresh loaf! Love ya! xoxoxo

      Reply
  51. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    March 13, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    I absolutely love this banana bread! It’s full of walnuts, and has a beautiful rise, I just want a slice or two right now 🙂 Pinning and sharing, of course! Have an awesome week, Demeter! xo

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 14, 2017 at 7:27 am

      I’m so happy, Marsha! 🙂 Thank you for pinning and sharing! Have a fantastic week. xoxo

      Reply
  52. Monica says

    March 13, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    Any recommendations for a replacement for someone with an almond allergy?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 14, 2017 at 7:26 am

      Hi Monica, I’ve tried making a similar loaf with more oat flour to replace the almond meal. It was good, but the texture was a bit dry. Perhaps replace the 3/4 cup almond meal with 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons gf oat flour. You might need to experiment a bit to get just the right texture. Alternately, you can also try subbing the almond meal with sunflower seed flour. Good luck! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        March 22, 2017 at 1:43 pm

        Hi! I can’t eat oats – can you substitute coconut flour instead? X

        Reply
        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          March 23, 2017 at 1:25 pm

          Hi Lucy, unfortunately, coconut flour is going to absorb too much moisture. I’ll try to work on an oat-free banana nut bread for the future. Sorry about that! xo

          Reply
          • Karina Colareta says

            August 26, 2017 at 5:45 pm

            Hi! Could I use zucchini instead of bananas?
            Thanks!

            ★★★★★

            Reply
            • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

              August 29, 2017 at 12:02 pm

              Hi Karina, I’m not sure… I haven’t tried that substitute yet. Let me know how it turns out if you do! 🙂

              Reply
  53. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    March 13, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Hahaha – Oh Demeter – I’ll just say good morning to ya, ya “lovable type of gal”!
    By the way, yes YES YES – I do so LURVE this recipe of yours for One Bowl Vegan Gluten Free Banana Nut Bread!
    Each slice is so chock full of nuts – making each bite heavenly as I so lurve a good dose of nuts in ma banana bread – other than that I like it plain though sometimes I like some non-dairy whipped topping with it.
    Happy Monday to ya, my friend. I hope this week is a wonderful one for ya! xoxo

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 13, 2017 at 3:13 pm

      Good morning! Haha. Now we don’t have to overthink this at all. 😉 Nuts and whipped topping would be such a good combo! Happy Monday to you too. Wishing you a fantastic week! xoxo

      Reply
  54. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    March 13, 2017 at 8:22 am

    I’ve never seen the movie Up, but now I may have to! Openings to blog posts can be so hard, I struggle with that a lot, too. This banana bread looks gorgeous, Demeter! I’m not a fan of nuts in baked goods, but I know my husband would go CRAZY for this! Love that it’s just one bowl, too. The easier to clean, the happier I am! 🙂 Pinned, of course! Hope your Monday is off to a great start!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 13, 2017 at 3:08 pm

      You’ve totally got to see it, Gayle. It’s AMAZING. But get ready to cry like a baby! Lol. Hope you and your husband enjoy this. Who knows, you might just come around to nuts with this recipe. 🙂 Thanks for pinning! Happy Monday. 🙂

      Reply

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