Vegan Banana Bread with Walnuts and Cinnamon Recipe
Well, here’s your sign to finally do something with those spotty bananas mocking you from the counter. This Vegan Banana Bread with Walnuts and Cinnamon isn’t just wholesome—it’s a cozy, nutty miracle wrapped in a golden, fragrant loaf. The cinnamon brings spice, the walnuts bring crunch, and the bananas? Oh honey, they bring drama. Forget dry, boring bread—this is the moist, aromatic queen of vegan baking. You won’t miss the eggs, dairy, or the guilt. Plus, it makes your kitchen smell like you’re winning at life. Let’s bake something that screams, “I’m healthy, but still dessert!”
Vegan Banana Bread with Walnuts and Cinnamon Recipe
Moist, spiced banana bread packed with crunchy walnuts, warm cinnamon, and zero guilt. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or emotional snacking.
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas – 3 medium mashed
- All-purpose flour – 1¾ cups
- Brown sugar – ½ cup
- Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
- Cinnamon – 1½ teaspoons
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Plant-based milk almond or oat – ¼ cup
- Coconut oil melted – ⅓ cup
- Chopped walnuts – ½ cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add sugar, plant milk, oil, and vanilla to the bananas. Whisk until blended.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts. Do not overmix—this isn’t CrossFit.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice, serve, and pretend you didn’t eat three pieces in a row.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Magnesium: 10%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 15%
- Folate: 10%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use overripe bananas for max sweetness—basically bananas with commitment issues.
- Swap walnuts with pecans, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries if you’re feeling extra.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container—if there are any left.
- Reheat slices in the toaster and thank yourself.
