Vegan Almond Butter Banana Bread

Vegan Almond Butter Banana Bread- Naturally sweetened and oil-free, this banana bread is the perfect treat to have on hand for a quick breakfast or healthy snack. Each slice contains 6 grams of protein!

Vegan Almond Butter Banana Bread- Naturally sweetened and oil-free, this banana bread is the perfect treat to have on hand for a quick breakfast or healthy snack. Each slice contains 6 grams of protein!

When it comes to baking I don’t like to give advice on substitutions unless it’s something I’ve tested myself. Even with a recipe I’ve made a dozen times, there’s still so much room for error. There’s no way I can guarantee results by just guessing.

So even though I have several banana bread recipes already on my site, I decided to develop yet another one because I frequently receive requests on how to bake without oil. My Flourless Vegan Gluten-free Oatmeal Banana Bread is also oil-free but the texture isn’t quite like a traditional banana bread. This one is somewhere in the middle. Still made with wholesome ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied for more than 30 minutes yet it resembles more of that classic, gluten-filled texture.

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Vegan Almond Butter Banana Bread Ingredients

  • Spelt Flour- The reason this banana bread has more of a classic texture is because spelt flour is not gluten-free. It is, however, lower in gluten than whole wheat flour which makes it a good alternative for those who are sensitive to gluten but not allergic. That said, you can change it out with whole wheat flour or all purpose if you like. I haven’t tested it with gluten-free all purpose but if you do please let me know how it turned out in the comments!
  • Baking Soda and Baking Powder- Both of these act as leavening agents which helps the bread rise and cook properly.
  • Bananas- Make sure to use ripe bananas for adequate sweetness. I find that 3 medium size bananas yields about 1 and 1/2 cups mashed.
  • Almond Butter- I’ve used almond butter that just has almond butter and salt as well as almond butter with oil and they both work great. I like the flavor of almond butter the best but I know it can be pricey so feel free to substitute with a different nut butter or tahini if you like. If your nut butter contains salt then reduce the 1/2 teaspoon in the recipe to 1/4 teaspoon.
  • Pure Maple Syrup- I like to use maple syrup because I find the thin texture blends really well with baking rather than honey which is much thicker. Agave also tends to have a thinner texture and would work well in place of maple syrup.
  • Vanilla Extract- Adding vanilla gives the banana bread depth and a light sweetness.
  • Mix Ins- Dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts or pecans are my favorite additions to banana bread but feel free to use whatever you like!

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How to Make Vegan Almond Butter Banana Bread

This banana bread is fairly simple to make. You whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl, blend together the bananas with the wet ingredients then combine them and bake in a loaf pan.

If you don’t have a blender you can combine the wet ingredients by hand in a separate bowl. I just prefer to use a blender to make sure the banana is evenly incorporated.

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Whether you follow a vegan and oil-free diet or just want a healthy banana bread, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one!

Looking for more ways to use bananas? Check these out!

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Vegan Almond Butter Banana Bread

Naturally sweetened and oil-free, this banana bread is the perfect treat to have on hand for a quick breakfast or healthy snack. Each slice contains 6 grams of protein!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • cups spelt flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt, reduce to ¼ tsp if using salted almond butter
  • cups mashed banana, about 3 medium bananas
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • cup almond butter, see notes
  • desired mix ins such as nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, etc

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F then lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, add the mashed banana, maple syrup, vanilla, and almond butter. Stir together until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet and fold everthing together until a batter forms. Stir in any desired mix-ins such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts or dried fruit. Transfer the batter to the loaf pan.
  • Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown on edges and set in the center. Allow to cool completely before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

I've tested this with almond butter that only has 2 ingredients (almond butter and salt) as well as almond butter with added oil. The one with oil adds a little more moisture but they will both work for this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 167mg, Potassium: 383mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 28IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 106mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
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