Spiced Vegan Banana Bread Recipe
Banana bread just got a spicy upgrade, because plain is boring and flavor is life. This spiced vegan banana bread combines warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to make your kitchen smell like a cozy hug. Ripe bananas mash perfectly with plant-based ingredients, creating moist, tender slices you’ll want to hoard. It’s comfort food with a sassier twist—because who said vegan treats have to be bland? Bake this beauty when you need a pick-me-up or to impress guests who secretly crave decadence. Warning: sharing might be optional. Now, let’s dive into this aromatic adventure, shall we?
Spiced Vegan Banana Bread Recipe
Spiced vegan banana bread with aromatic cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for cozy, moist comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas mashed — 1¼ cups (3 medium)
- Ground flaxseed — 2 tablespoons
- Water for flax egg — 6 tablespoons
- Plant-based milk — ½ cup
- Maple syrup — ⅓ cup
- Coconut oil melted — ⅓ cup
- Vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour — 1½ cups
- Baking soda — 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon — 1½ teaspoons
- Ground nutmeg — ½ teaspoon
- Ground cloves — ¼ teaspoon
- Salt — ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line loaf pan.
- Mix flaxseed and water; let thicken 5 minutes (flax egg).
- Combine mashed bananas, flax egg, plant milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in another bowl.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth the top. Bake 50 minutes.
- Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to rack before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Potassium: 9%
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and softness.
- Swap coconut oil with vegan butter for a richer taste.
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Store in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze slices.
- Great with vegan butter or nut butter spread
