Vegan Banana Nut Bread with Chia Recipe
You’ve tried being that girl with a morning routine, but now you just want breakfast that pretends to be healthy. Enter this Vegan Banana Nut Bread with Chia—a moist, hearty loaf packed with ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and yes, chia seeds (because we love pretending we’re wellness queens). This bread gives strong “I meditate and compost” energy, even if you’re actually stress-scrolling TikTok with a chai latte. It’s sweet, subtly spiced, and surprisingly satisfying. And thanks to chia, it’s packed with plant-based sass. Let’s whip up this superfood-loaded beauty and pretend our lives are as balanced as this recipe.
Vegan Banana Nut Bread with Chia Recipe
This soft, nutrient-rich banana nut bread stars chia seeds and walnuts for a cozy, crunchy vegan loaf with zero drama—just flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas 1 ¼ cups mashed
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free mix
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup neutral oil like avocado or melted coconut
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup plant-based milk almond or oat works great
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a loaf pan like your life depends on it.
- In a small bowl, mix chia seeds with plant milk. Let it sit 5 minutes—it becomes your vegan egg.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and chia mix. Stir like you mean it.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add to the wet mix slowly.
- Stir just until combined. Fold in chopped walnuts with gentle grace—or rage, whatever works.
- Pour into your pan. Level the top. Sprinkle more nuts or chia if you’re feeling Pinteresty.
- Bake 50–55 minutes. Toothpick should come out clean or at least not covered in goo.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Or don’t and eat it standing over the sink.
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 245
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
🌿 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Omega-3 (ALA): 15%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin E: 6%
- Potassium: 9%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Use frozen bananas? Defrost first, drain extra liquid.
- Add chocolate chips if you’re spiritually depleted.
- Store leftovers in the fridge. Warm slices with almond butter? Life-changing.
- Turn it into muffins: bake 20–25 minutes instead.
- Chia seeds can be swapped with flax, but don’t tell the chia stans.
