Introducing the vegan banana bread recipe that’s been a reader favorite for years!
Not only is this recipe delicious (and it is) – this banana bread is egg-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and uses whole grain flours and natural sweeteners. There’s even a gluten-free option.

This Best Banana Bread is not new. But it is tried and true!
Since so many of you ask for the recipe (and it’s kind of hidden in this post) I am dedicating a single post to this healthy banana bread.
What makes this vegan banana bread different?
So, just why is this banana bread recipe so popular?

Well, I think it’s because this banana bread is:
- pretty much foolproof: I hear from readers about this recipe most weeks
- whole-grain: made with whole-wheat pastry (or spelt) and oat flours
- minimally sweetened: sweetened only with the pureed overripe bananas and our maple syrup
- extra delicious with the chocolate chips! 🍫
Is this a healthy banana bread?
Compared to traditional recipes, yes it is! There are many recipes out there that require eggs, butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar, all of which are high in saturated fats and cholesterol.
This recipe is oil-free and with a gluten-free option, plus it is naturally sweetened with overripe bananas and pure maple syrup. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt give its flavors a natural boost too.
Watch my video below to see this healthy banana bread recipe in action!
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If you enjoy this recipe, also try my Chocolate Zucchini Bread and Chocolate Baked Bananas!
Let’s get to the recipe, shall we? enjoy… x Dreena

BEST Vegan Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or 1 cup + 3-4 tbsp spelt flour for wheat-free version
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup pureed overripe banana see note
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup plain non-dairy milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3-4 tbsp non-dairy mini or regular chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, combine pureed banana, maple syrup, milk and vanilla.
- Add wet mixture to dry, and add in chocolate chips (if using), and stir through until just well combined (don’t overmix).
- Wipe a loaf pan lightly with oil (or use a silicone loaf pan).
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 43-48 minutes, until golden and a toothpick or skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Makes 1 quick bread.
Notes
This post was originally published March 2021, and updated for October 2021.
Jamie says
This recipe is SOOO good! I tripled the recipe and made muffins, subbed almond flour for the oat flour, and used spelt. I also subbed 2/3 c. date sugar and 1/3 c. applesauce for the tripled amount of maple syrup so I could spare our syrup for waffles this week. 🙂
My kids really love them too! Thank you so much!
Dreena Burton says
Just wonderful to hear, thanks Jamie! Appreciate the lovely review.
Lee says
Would blueberries work ok in this? Been craving blueberry muffins but I have old bananas to use up!
Dreena Burton says
Hi Lee, yes for sure! I showed the same recently on youtube: https://youtu.be/BbSKK2PiXXE
Lyn says
Do you think I could line my cake pan with parchment paper instead of lightly spraying with oil? I have silicone cupcake liners, but would prefer to make a loaf. Thoughts?
Dreena Burton says
Hi Lyn, yes absolutely. I have always used just a wipe of oil and recommend to do so, because people have different pans and it enables easy lift of the bread out of the pan. Even when I did the oil-free recipes for the diabetes reversal cookbook with Dr. Barnard, he was ok with that purpose for oil, as it equates to maybe 1/2 tsp or less for the entire pan. But if can line your pan well, for sure. Hope that helps.
Julie says
I wanted to try a different recipe with some over ripe bananas. So, I made this recipe into mini muffins with mini chocolate chips. They are absolutely delicious and by friends and family including our toddler aged grandson. Dreena’s recipes are always a favorite of mine and always ones I can depend on to be delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.
laura says
Really delicious and healthy. We made with all oat flour, the whole family really enjoyed it.
Thank you
Dreena says
Wonderful to read, thank you Laura!