Cinnamon Swirl Vegan Banana Bread Recipe
Your bananas are dying on the counter again, and honestly, it’s time they did something useful—like star in this Cinnamon Swirl Vegan Banana Bread. Think cozy fall candle, but edible and without the waxy regret. The banana brings the moisture, cinnamon swirls in drama, and yes—this beauty is completely plant-based, because dairy is not the moment. Plus, your kitchen will smell like you know what you’re doing, even if your mixing bowl is doubling as a salad spinner. We’re making comfort food chic, cinnamon sexy, and your morning coffee 200% more exciting.
Cinnamon Swirl Vegan Banana Bread Recipe
A fluffy, sweet, warmly spiced vegan banana bread with a cinnamon swirl that’s fancier than your ex’s new girlfriend.
Ingredients
For the banana bread:
- 3 ripe bananas about 1 cup mashed
- ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment like the baking diva you are.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add sugar, melted coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry mix to wet ingredients. Stir until just blended—no overachieving here.
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon, sugar, and oil for the swirl.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Add half the cinnamon mix. Swirl with a knife.
- Repeat with the rest of the batter and cinnamon swirl. Swirl again like you mean it.
- Bake 50–55 minutes. Toothpick test: clean means done, gooey means wait.
- Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack or straight to your face.
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
🌿 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Potassium: 7%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Vitamin B6: 9%
- Calcium: 4%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Overripe bananas are non-negotiable—the uglier, the better.
- Use a swirl knife technique like you’re painting banana Picasso.
- Want more texture? Toss in chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Store leftovers wrapped tight—they’re just as delish the next day.
- For extra flair, top with a drizzle of maple glaze or a sprinkle of crushed almonds.
