Sweet Vegan Banana Cinnamon Bread - Perfect for Breakfast
This moist, aromatic banana cinnamon bread tastes like your childhood favorite - now completely vegan! Ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and moisture, while cinnamon adds warmth and depth. The dough uses simple plant-based ingredients (no eggs, no butter) and comes together easily with standard bread-making techniques. Form into individual loaves or one large loaf - perfect for breakfast toast, afternoon snacks, or gifting to friends. The bananas are folded in at the final shaping stage, creating beautiful pockets of sweet, jammy fruit throughout the bread. Best served warm with vegan butter or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 2 and a half cups of white wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons of demerara sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 packet of dry yeast
- 2 medium-sized bananas
- 1 cup soy milk or other plant-based milk at room temperature or until warm
Steps
Step 1: In a large bowl mix all the ingredients except the bananas
Step 2: Knead a lot until it comes off the hands, letting it rise for 1 hour
Step 3: Then, add the bananas, dividing them into 6 loaves
Step 4: Let them rise again on buttered baking sheets
Step 5: Bake in a medium, preheated oven until golden on top
Chef's Tips for Perfect Banana Bread
Use Very Ripe Bananas Brown-spotted or almost black bananas are sweeter and more aromatic. They mash easily and incorporate better into the dough.
Don't Over-Knead Once you add the bananas, knead gently just to incorporate. Over-kneading will break down the banana pieces and make the dough sticky.
Freezes Perfectly This bread freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Slice before freezing so you can toast individual pieces as needed.
Toast for Best Flavor Toasted slices bring out the banana and cinnamon flavors. Toast and spread with vegan butter and a sprinkle of sugar.
Vegan Tips
1: If you have a lot of bread left over, cut it into slices and freeze it, then just heat it up again in the oven to always have fresh bread on hand
Banana Bread Variations
Customize your loaf:
🍫 **Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:** Fold in 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips.
🌰 **Nutty Banana Bread:** Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
🥥 **Coconut Banana Bread:** Add 1/2 cup shredded coconut and use coconut milk.
🍎 **Apple Banana Bread:** Replace one banana with 1/2 cup diced apple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes! Substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Add 1 teaspoon xanthan gum if not included in blend.
How to store this bread?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Freeze for longer storage.
Can I make this oil-free?
Replace oil with 1/4 cup applesauce or mashed banana (reduce the bananas in recipe accordingly).
Why did my bread not rise?
Possible causes: yeast too old, liquid too hot (killed yeast), or room too cold. Use fresh yeast and warm (not hot) plant milk.
Nutrition Information (per serving - 1/6 loaf)
Calories: 280 kcal | Protein: 7g | Carbs: 50g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g (natural from bananas)
