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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 without eggs which is gluten free and dairy free too, 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 for gluten free banana bread – 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.
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 gluten free banana bread without egg is to make.
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.
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.
Add the chopped walnuts and fold them into the batter. Don’t over-mix, just enough to combine them evenly throughout.
Pour the cake 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.
Remove the baked banana bread from the oven and cool on a wire rack before slicing it up and serving.
Freezing and Storing
Once baked and cooled, this gluten free banana bread can be stored for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
This vegan Banana bread freezes really well which is why I make it so often.
I like to let the banana bread cool completely before slicing and freezing the slices between sheets of baking paper.
That way you can defrost and eat as needed without them all sticking together.
Variations
Want to make this gluten free banana bread recipe but put your own twist on it? Here are some ideas for some easy swaps and substitutions:
- 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.
Bananas themselves actually make a good egg replacement, which is why you don’t need any additional substitute for this eggless banana bread. The bicarb (baking soda) and apple cider vinegar also react in the mix to help give the rise.
If you really want to make banana bread but your bananas aren’t looking too ripe, don’t worry! This recipe does work with less ripe bananas, your cake will just be a little less sweet. You can also give the bananas a quick zap in the microwave to help speed their ‘ripening’ up a little before mashing them.
If your banana bread has sunk, it could be one of several things. If you open the oven door before the cake is ready it will cause it to sink – so always wait until the minimum cooking time is up before peeking. The cake also sink if the mixture is too wet. Because bananas vary in size I have given a rough weight guideline of how much banana you want. I use 3 small bananas, around 250-270g, but if you use large bananas you may need to use less so your mixture isn’t too wet.
I have added chopped walnuts to my gluten free banana bread recipe but you can easily omit these to make the recipe completely nut free. Try adding chocolate chips instead or keep it plain for a nut free gluten free banana cake.
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Vegan Gluten Free Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 small ripe bananas, (approx 250-270g with the skin still on)
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 80 ml oil
- 80 ml gluten free oat milk
- 200 g plain gluten free flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 65 g chopped walnuts, optional
Instructions
- 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.
- Peel the bananas and add to a bowl. Mash with a fork and then add to a large mixing bowl.
- 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.
- Add the chopped walnuts and fold them into the batter. 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.
- Remove the baked banana bread from the oven and cool on a wire rack before serving. Stores for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Weighing Scales vs Cups: You can toggle this recipe card to convert the ingredients into cups. However, I always recommend using weighing scales – these are cheap to buy and much more accurate. And in gluten free baking, a tiny variation can make a huge difference!
- Step-by-Step Photos: Check out the blog post above for step-by-step photos to guide you through how this banana bread recipe should look at each stage.
- Storing, Making Ahead and Freezing: Check out the post above this recipe card for more information on how to make this banana bread ahead of time and how to freeze any leftovers.
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That’s interesting, wonder if you followed the recipe/ingredients exactly? Mine turned out fluffy, moist and absolutely delicious!!