Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread

This Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread is THE easiest, one-bowl banana bread recipe you’ll ever make. It’s a completely egg free banana bread using just a few simple ingredients. The perfect way to use up ripe bananas going black in the fruit bowl!

If you need a banana bread which is gluten free, dairy free and egg free then this is the recipe for you.

Not only this, but nobody will ever know this delicious banana bread has no gluten, eggs or dairy because it’s so deliciously moist and fluffy.

Banana bread is one of those fabulous recipes which creates something delicious out of something that would usually go to waste.

In fact, the blacker the bananas the better – using overripe fruit which you’d normally throw away.

And this recipe is great for customising too – I’ve suggested some variations below as well as some of my other favourite gluten free banana bread recipes.

Once you’ve tried this you may also want to give my vegan gluten free chocolate banana bread recipe a go – or my gluten free mini choc chip banana loaf cakes.

Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread Ingredients

To make this gluten free vegan banana bread recipe, you’ll just need a few simple storecupboard ingredients:

• Bananas – I recommend using bananas that are going black. They will create a much sweeter and fudgier banana bread. Less ripe bananas can work too though.
• Light Brown Sugar – This helps to add a lovely sweetness to the banana bread.
• Oil – I’d recommend using vegetable oil, or another neutral oil. More highly flavoured oils like olive oil will affect the taste of the banana bread.
• Gluten Free Oat Milk – I have a list of gluten free oat milks in the UK with lots of options to choose from. Remember not all oat milk is gluten free! You can swap this for another dairy free option such as almond milk, soya milk or coconut milk.
• Plain Gluten Free Flour – I always use the FREEE Plain Gluten Free Flour as it’s available in most UK supermarkets. Any plain gluten free flour blend should work – in the US you’ll want an All Purpose gluten free flour.
• Baking Powder – Always ensure your baking powder is gluten free as some are not safe. If you prefer to use a self-raising gluten free flour instead of plain, you only need to add 1 tsp of baking powder to the mixture.
• Bicarbonate of Soda – also known as Baking Soda in the US. This reacts with the apple cider vinegar to create a lovely rise on the banana bread.
• Apple Cider Vinegar – You can switch this for another gluten free option like white wine vinegar if you have it.
• Cinnamon – This gives the banana bread a lovely subtle flavour, but you can omit if you’re not a fan.
• Chopped Walnuts – I think walnuts are a classic addition to a banana bread recipe. However feel free to change these or omit them if you like.

How to make gluten free banana bread

Making gluten free banana bread is actually really easy and it’s a recipe the whole family will love. Kids will enjoy helping you make it too!

I’ve included some step-by-step photos below to show you how easy this is to make and created a handy video tutorial too:

To make my vegan gluten free banana bread follow these simple steps:

1.Preheat the oven to 180’C / Fan 160’C / Gas Mark 4. Line a 2lb loaf tin with a loaf liner or baking paper and set aside. Then peel the bananas and add to a bowl. Mash with a fork and then add to a large mixing bowl.

2. Add the sugar, oil, oat milk, gluten free flour, baking powder, bicarb, apple cider vinegar and cinnamon to the bananas and beat using an electric mixer until fully combined.

3. Add the chopped walnuts and fold them into the batter.

4. Pour the mixture into the lined loaf tin, smooth the top and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden on top and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.

5. Remove the baked banana bread from the oven and cool on a wire rack before slicing it up and serving. This bake stores for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Vegan banana bread variations

Want to make this recipe but put your own twist on it? Here are some ideas for some easy swaps and subtitutions:

• Use chocolate chips instead of nuts – I find this recipe works really well with both dark or milk chocolate. Of course, make sure to use vegan chocolate chips if doing so to keep this recipe dairy free and vegan.
• Try pecan nuts or a mixture of different nuts to keep the crunch but have a different flavour. Peanuts work well too.
• Use melted coconut oil instead of a neutral oil for a more tropical-tasting variation of this banana bread recipe.
• Try adding some dried fruit like raisins or currants instead of (or as well as) nuts.

If you make this banana bread and want to try some more vegan recipes, check out my gluten free vegan vanilla cupcakes or my vegan chocolate chip cookies next!

Frequently Asked Questions

Before we get stuck in to the recipe, here are some of the frequently asked questions I get about this banana bread and gluten free baking.

This vegan and gluten free banana bread recipe is set to become your new favourite gluten free bake!

A really easy recipe which can be sliced up and enjoyed with a cuppa – or even as an on-the-go breakfast treat.

Plus by using up overripe bananas it will help cut down on food waste and save money.

This makes enough for a 2lb loaf and you can easily slice it up and freeze it or store it in an airtight container for up to five days.

Don’t forget to check out my FAQs before you get started as there are lots of helpful tricks, tips and substitutions in there.

And if you enjoy this recipe, why not check out my banana fairy cakes or my vegan chocolate banana bread recipe next?

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