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    Home » Recipes » Vegan

    Easy Vegan Banana Bread (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Jun 4, 2019 · Modified: Aug 2, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This healthy banana bread is easy, fluffy, hearty, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and wholly DELICIOUS! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, and free of added sugars, it has a delightfully springy, spongy texture that is satisfyingly chewy. Best of all? You only need 1 bowl! Simply put, it is the BEST gluten-free vegan banana bread you will ever make! Yep, I said it.

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

    The combination of tapioca and buckwheat flour lends itself to some wonderfully springy and fluffy textures in gluten-free baked goods! It also provides some lovely binding power and slices beautifully, without the use of xanthan gum or the like. It is certainly one of my favorite gluten-free flour mixes, and when it comes to this vegan gluten-free banana bread, it works like a dream!

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

    This Easy & Healthy Banana Bread is:

    • Delightfully springy, fluffy and moist.

    • Filled with simple, wholesome, healthy ingredients.

    • Slices and stores well.

    • Requires only one bowl to make.

    • Versatile, with the option of add-ins.

    • Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free and refined sugar-free.

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

    Tips for making this Healthy Gluten-Free + Vegan Banana Bread:

    • I do not recommend replacing the flours with any other flours. Buckwheat and tapioca flours have unique properties that work well together when combined!

    • The riper the bananas you use, the sweeter the bread.

    • This bread tastes absolutely delicious without any added sugar, but if you like your banana bread on the sweeter side, you can add the optional 2-4 tablespoon of maple syrup.

    • The oil in this recipe can be replaced with melted vegan butter, or if you are not on a dairy-free or vegan diet, regular melted butter.

    • This bread holds together well and slices well without the use of gums, eggs, chia or flax eggs or the like. I do not recommend adding any, and I promise you that it is not necessary!

    • I have encountered some slight variations in the absorbency of buckwheat flours, if you are concerned, you can always add a little more milk if the batter seems too thick.

    • I like this bread with a hefty dose of cinnamon, but a pinch of nutmeg and/or cardamom work beautifully in this bread, too!

    • This bread stores well covered or uncovered at room temperature for 24 hours, or in air tight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

     

     

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

    Optional Variations of this Buckwheat Banana Bread

    Fold in any of the following before baking:

    • 1/2 cup chocolate chips of choice

    • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

    • 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit

    • 1/2 cup cacao nibs

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

    How to Make Easy Vegan Banana Bread:

    1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

    2. Mix well.

    3. Pour into a loaf pan.

    4. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

    5. Cool, slice and enjoy!

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

    More Gluten-Free Bread Recipes:

    Gluten-Free Vegan Bread Recipe

    Buckwheat Banana Bread With Cacao (Gluten-Free)

    Flourless Magic Tahini Seed Bread (Gluten-Free, Keto)

    Gluten-Free Coconut Flour Zucchini Bread

     

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

    This is truly one of my favorite bread creations! This Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread has such a pleasing combo of textures and flavors and accommodates a wide variety of diets making it a wonderfully versatile staple that is super easy to make, too! I can’t wait to hear your feedback. Enjoy. xo.

     The BEST EASY Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Loaf! This delicious and healthy banana bread is filled with simple, wholesome ingredients, requires only one bowl to make and has the most delightfully moist, springy and fluffy textures! It slices and stores beautifully, too! #glutenfreebananabread #veganbananabread #glutenfreeveganbananabread #easyveganbananabread #healthybananabread #buckwheatbananabread

    If you try this recipe please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, share this post, use Pinterest's "tried it" feature, or take a photo, & tag me on Instagram and I'll share it! Thank you so much! <3

     

    banana bread in a copper loaf pan

    Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread Recipe

    This healthy banana bread is easy, fluffy, hearty, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and wholly DELICIOUS! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, and free of added sugars, it has a delightfully springy, spongy texture that is satisfyingly chewy. Best of all? You only need 1 bowl! Simply put, it is the BEST gluten-free vegan banana bread you will ever make! Yep, I said it.
    4.45 from 9 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Sweets, Vegan
    Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 10
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 4 ripe bananas mashed
    • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
    • 1/2 cup milk of choice I use unsweetened almond
    • 2-4 tablespoons maple syrup completely optional
    • 1 cup buckwheat flour
    • 1 cup tapioca flour
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper, set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl mash the bananas.
    • Add remaining ingredients and whisk until smoothly combined.
    • Pour into your prepared loaf pan.
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the loaf is firm and golden.
    • Let cool before slicing and serving.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    NOTE: Please see 'Tips' above in the blog post for suitable substitutions, storage advice and more!
    You might also like our October Produce Guide.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Lidia says

      December 21, 2021 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      I made some alterations to this recipe, firstly to preface I made a half batch as I live alone and I only have a toaster oven to work with and happened to have two bananas lying around. I did not pick up tapioca flour, but I have been using tapioca flour and corn starch interchangeably in cooking, baking you name it for years. I also added around 1.5 tsp of polvere lievitante vanigliata, which I believe is baking powder in North American and England but ours has vanilla flavoring added in some cases (vanilla bourbon is very very expensive so very few use it). I folded in some chocolate chips at the end then I baked the muffins for 30/35 min I believe. They turned out super yummy! I’ve had issues with texture in other vegan gf banana bread recipes, and I thought maybe saraceno was the answer and indeed it is!

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        December 22, 2021 at 12:57 pm

        I'm so very happy to hear that!! Thank you for stopping by and sharing. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Rachna says

      September 20, 2020 at 6:12 am

      Looks yummy. How many cups will the mashed bananas be as bananas vary in size?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        September 20, 2020 at 10:23 am

        Hi! It will be right around 1 1/2 cups but it's okay if there are some slight variances with this particular recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    3. April says

      April 04, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      Quarantined and need a replacement for the buckwheat. Would either almond or cassava flour work?

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        April 04, 2020 at 2:45 pm

        I believe cassava would be a suitable replacement! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Shagun Gupta says

      March 21, 2020 at 1:23 am

      Hi . Can we substitute coconut oil with olive oil or any other? Wanted to avoid coconut flavour

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        March 21, 2020 at 10:07 am

        Hi - Yes, most certainly! Any oil or melted butter/vegan spread works well in this recipe.

        Reply
    5. Lora says

      March 04, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      Could I use 2 cups of tapicoa flour instead of 1 tapioca and 1 buckwheat?

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        March 04, 2020 at 10:45 pm

        Hi Lora - if you did that, it would probably bake alright and taste good, but the texture would be quite a bit different. It would probably be a bit too much on the dense and chewy side. The buckwheat actually helps lighten this loaf up a bit!

        Reply
        • Duane says

          March 13, 2021 at 7:01 pm

          I can't use buckwheat or almond flour. How well would sorghum flour work?

          Reply
          • Kristen Wood says

            March 14, 2021 at 9:58 am

            Hi Duane - While I haven't tested it in this particular recipe, from experience, I do think sorghum would work just fine! If you try it, please let me know how it goes! 🙂

            Reply

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