Vegan Banana Walnut Bread

Name: Vegan Banana Walnut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup coconut oil (or neutral vegetable oil), melted, cooled; 2 tbsp ground flaxseed; 5 tbsp water; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

A moist, tender banana bread loaded with toasted walnuts and sweetened only with ripe bananas and maple syrup. Completely plant-based with no eggs or dairy, this loaf is just as rich and satisfying as the classic.

75 minEasyServes 10250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil (or neutral vegetable oil), melted, cooled
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
5 tbsp water
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2

In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 5 tbsp water. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes until it thickens to an egg-like consistency.
3

In a large bowl, mash 3 large mashed very ripe bananas until nearly smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup melted, cooled coconut oil (or neutral vegetable oil), the prepared flax egg, and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract.
4

Add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined - do not overmix.
5

Fold in most of the 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts, reserving a small handful for the top.
6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Scatter the reserved walnuts over the surface.
7

Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 40 minutes.
8

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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Questions

How long does Vegan Banana Walnut Bread take?

As written, 75 minutes: 15 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 7 (1 hour 5 minutes): "Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean."

What oven temperature does Vegan Banana Walnut Bread need?

For Vegan Banana Walnut Bread, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 1 hour 5 minutes, in step 7.

What should Vegan Banana Walnut Bread look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Why does Vegan Banana Walnut Bread say not to overmix?

Step 4 reads: "Stir until just combined - do not overmix." Stirring develops gluten, and gluten makes quick batters tough and tunneled. Stop at step 4 while a few streaks of flour remain; they hydrate on their own.

Do I need any special equipment for Vegan Banana Walnut Bread?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a loaf pan (step 1) and parchment paper (step 1).

Is there a substitute for maple syrup in Vegan Banana Walnut Bread?

The entry for Vegan Banana Walnut Bread calls for 1/4 cup pure maple syrup. In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

How many calories are in Vegan Banana Walnut Bread?

One serving (the recipe makes 10) is about 250 calories, with 6 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 140 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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