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Vegan Banana Brownie Bread
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Vegan Banana Brownie Bread (oil-free, gluten-free)

Moist, chocolatey, perfectly sweet, decadent and made in 1-bowl, this is 100% plant-based, gluten-free and oil-free.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 flax eggs 2 tbsp flax + 5 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup cacao powder
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
  • 1/3 cup oat flour
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips plus more for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Get a large mixing bowl, make flax egg and let it sit for 3 minutes. Prepare a loaf pan with parchment or by greasing it (or use non-stick).
  • Add the applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla, coconut sugar, cacao, sea salt, baking soda and baking powder. Whisk until combined. Then add almond milk and mashed bananas. Stir.
  • Add the gluten-free flour, oat flour and almond flour and whisk. Now add in the chocolate chips and stir.
  • Pour into a loaf pan then top with more chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes until the edges are firm to the touch and a fork comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely before slicing. Transfer to a plate to cool by lifting the parchment or flipping over carefully. Store in an air-tight container for about 3 days.

Notes

Other optional toppings:
Slivered almonds
Walnuts
Banana slicesĀ 
Cacao nibs
Mine took about 48 minutes to fully bake.