Vegan Flaxseed Banana Bread

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr

Ripe, well-mashed bananas bring natural sweetness and moisture to this loaf, while a flaxseed-and-water gel does the binding work that keeps every slice tender and cohesive. Brown sugar and a touch of cinnamon deepen the flavor, and a good glug of vanilla rounds it all out into that classic bakery-style aroma. Chopped walnuts, if you go that route, add a nice bit of crunch against the soft, moist crumb. It bakes up into a deep-golden, springy top that slices cleanly once fully cooled — simple, cozy, and satisfying. This one is a great fit for a vegan kitchen, no complicated technique required, just a one-bowl mix-and-fold process from start to finish.

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Ingredients

10 servings

2 tbsp ground flaxseed
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6 tbsp water
3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with a strip of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two long sides.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel-like consistency.

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