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One-Bowl Chocolate Banana Bread
50 min
Snack
Dessert
10 ingredients or less
One-bowl / one-pot
Freezer-friendly
slices
Total
50 minPrep
10 minCook
40 minContains
gluten
Free from
soy
peanut
tree nut
sesame
Ingredients
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2 Tbsp (14 g)ground flaxseeds
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6 Tbsp (90 mL)water
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3ripe bananas
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½ cup (112 g)granulated sugar
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¼ cup (60 mL)vegetable oil
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¼ cup (60 mL)unsweetened applesauce
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1 tsp (5 g)baking soda
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1 tsp (3 g)ground cinnamon
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½ tspsalt
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½ tspbaking powder
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1¾ cups (242 g)all-purpose flour
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Directions
- Lightly grease a 12 x 5 inch (30 x 13 cm) loaf pan and preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C)*.
- Mix the flaxseeds and water in a large bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes to gel.
- Then add the bananas to the bowl and mash well.
- Then add the sugar, oil, applesauce, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Stir well.
- Add the flour next, and gently mix until partly combined.
- Lastly, add the chocolate (reserve some to sprinkle on top) and fold in until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle on the reserved chocolate.
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven until the top is golden, the bread starts to pull away from the sides, and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean, which will take about 40 minutes**.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool further. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- * We used top and bottom heating (not fan-assisted/convection). Alternatively, use a 9 x 5 inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf pan.
- ** If using a 9 x 5 inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf pan, increase the cooking time to closer to 50 minutes.
Storage
- Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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Nutrition info
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Frequently asked questions
Is banana bread healthy?
This banana bread recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional recipes by substituting applesauce for some of the oil or butter, and using ripe bananas to add natural sweetness. In any case, at PUL, we don't label foods as "good" or "bad"; instead, we think of them as "more often" and "less often" choices. We believe that food nourishes both the cells and the soul. For many of us, banana bread is a comforting treat that brings joy and nourishment to the soul, so enjoying it occasionally can be guilt-free.
How long does banana bread last?
Banana bread is the most delicious when it's freshly made, but you can store it in an air-tight container to extend its shelf life to up to 4 days. We don't recommend storing it in the fridge as it will go stale faster. Alternatively, you can save some banana bread in the freezer for later. In this case, we recommend slicing up the banana bread into portion-sized pieces and wrapping them individually, or freezing them in a container separated by a piece of parchment paper. Let it sit at room temperature to thaw and then heat it in the oven or the air fryer. We don't suggest using a microwave as this may change the texture.
Which flour is best for banana bread?
For traditional banana bread, all-purpose flour works best as its gluten helps give the banana bread a fluffy texture and structure. We've heard many positive reviews for using oat flour, buckwheat flour, spelt flour, gluten-free flour blends, and whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour in this vegan banana bread recipe as well though.
How can I make this banana bread recipe gluten-free?
To make this recipe gluten-free, we’ve heard positive reviews for substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend, gluten-free oat flour, or gluten-free buckwheat flour. If you experiment with other gluten-free flours, be sure to let us know how they turn out!
Can I make banana bread without applesauce?
Oil can be a good substitute for applesauce, with 1/4 cup of refined coconut oil working well for this recipe. You can also experiment with additional mashed bananas, plant-based Greek yogurt, or other pureed fruits like pears or sweet potatoes for a fun vegan twist.
Can I make banana bread without oil?
While we haven’t tried it ourselves, you can likely substitute vegetable oil with additional applesauce or a plant-based yogurt in this recipe. These substitutes will help maintain the moisture and texture of the banana bread.
Can I make banana bread without sugar?
We haven’t tried this recipe without sugar, so we can’t say for certain how it will turn out. We’ve received positive feedback on using half the recommended sugar, substituting syrup, or opting for coconut or brown sugar instead of granulated sugar though. You can also omit the sugar and add extra chocolate chips or dried fruit for a different twist!
Can I turn this recipe into other desserts, like vegan banana bread muffins or cake?
You can adapt this recipe to make vegan banana bread muffins or cake if you'd like. We've heard many positive reviews for both! The exact baking time and temperature will vary depending on your pan, oven, and the serving size of your baked good. As a rule of thumb, your banana bread dessert is fully cooked when a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
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This recipe was great, the banana bread was perfect! I’ve been craving banana bread for so long but I’m really bad at baking but now I can finally make a good banana bread by myself with this recipe!
This is one of the best banana bread recipes I've ever tried and everyone I baked it for thought the same!
I'm still playing with the sugar and oil ratio and (since I'm not fan of overly sweet desserts) I found it still tasted gread after reducing sugar. Also, adding more applesauce and less oil doesn't impact the moisture - still tasted great as original recipe. Thank you Sadia and PUL team :)
Two things to note.
We live in Florida and I cooked it 56 minutes, I think it could use even another six minutes.
We also used dark cacao (not vegan) because we couldn’t find dairy free chocolate, it was super bitter. I would definitely use a milk chocolate next time or find dairy free.
Despite assuming I had all the ingredients on hand, I did not add the applesauce, used half coconut sugar and all coconut oil and gluten-free flour. They were very brownie like and my husband love them.
Made this recipe with added instant coffee granules and it added a really nice depth! Didn’t have applesauce on hand so added some extra oil and banana, and in place of ground flax seeds I made a gel of whole chia seeds. To my surprise it still turned out amazing, thank you for your recipe <3
I love this recipe so much! When I was back at home it just lasted a day haha It is just the perfect banana bread!!
Now I am living on my own, I have never frozen banana bread before but I think I will do so, so it doesn’t go bad! Silly question, but how do I unfreeze it? Just leave it out on the counter? Or with the microwave? Or the oven?
Thank you!! ☺️
Very tasty and easy to make, love it!
I don't have the right form, so I made banana bread muffins and it worked really well.
I first did not understand that the bananas should be added to the flaxseed egg and not a separate bowl. Maybe that could be written clearer :)
So easy and so good!
This was so good and moist. I do recommend adding walnuts for more texture if that's your vibe.
Best of the best😍
This is the most amazing recipe ever!!
Wonderful recipe, had to bake it a little longer than instructed, but I guess that’s cause of various factors like the utensil used, etc… Taste was incredible!
This was really easy to make and came out super light and fluffy.
I didn't have applesauce so substituted half peanut butter and half oat milk - worked a treat 😋
So good every time! I added in some almond flour this time and still worked out wonderfully. Thanks, Sadia :)
Hi, I love your recipes, tried so many!!
I want to try this one but I don’t have flaxseeds. How can I replace them? Eggs? How many ? Thanks
I've been using the YouTube video for this recipe for years and it's my favorite banana bread!
It was so good, the whole family loved it.
So yummy! Next time I might add some pecans or other nuts for a little crunch.
Really easy to make. It tastes too good!!!!! (i.e. both my hubby and I want to eat too much of it at a time!!!!)
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
Hands down the best banana bread recipe I've ever tried! So simple to make and so full of flavour! Love it!
Thanks for this perfect n easy recipe. Kids loved them, I plan to make these for regularly as kids school snack. I am trying to avoid use of oil as much as possible due to health issues is there any substitutes/replacement for oil in the recipe?
Because of health issues I made a Gluten free Version. 140 grams buckwheat flour, 60 grams rice flour and 50 grams coconut flour. I also used 4 bananas and used 60 grams erythritol instead of regular sugar. It’s perfect!
So freaking moist and delicious. Thank you!!
10/10! Next time I'm adding walnuts because it's missing some crunch.
I love your recipes so much! I didn't have baking powder on hand so I had to mix apple cider vinegar and baking soda and it still worked out lovely!
Thank you!
Amazing!!! So good!! I love how easy it was to make!❤️
I'm wondering why the recipe says that the banana bread should stay in the freezer for only up to one month. Other recipes state way larger time periods (e.g., 4-6 months). My freezer unit cools down to -20 °C, so I would think that it's safe to store for longer? I would like to bake the bread now and eat it in September.
Delicious! Will be happy to make again.
The best banana bread I’ve ever made. I find it’s a longer bake in a fan oven but the recipe is fool proof and everyone loves it!
I've made this three times now and my mam always eats half the loaf because she loves it so much. all of the love from Wales! ❤
Can I replace all purpose flour with oats four ?
Even at 330 °F, I needed 50 minutes to finish the banana bread. I halved the sugar and it was sweet enough. Texture was good too and had a decent rise.
Easy and tastes good!
It was Yumm 😋 we made the banana bread in OTG oven with 4 ripe bananas and no applesauce, the bread was completely baked in 30minutes. This is definitely going to be a staple in our home from now on, thanks loads 🤩❤️
Very tasty!! I used parchment paper to pine the pan, so it took longer to bake and ended up a bit lighter but tastes great 😊
The very first recipe I tried from PUL. Still one of my favorites because it is soo easy to make and everybody loves the result.
This is the best banana bread out there - I've been making it for years and it's always such a hit!!!
I’m a terrible baker, but even I managed to succesfully make this banana bread
So easy and it was perfect the measurements the timing the temperature. This is definitely the best recipe for a perfectly moist vegan banana bread ( I used the bananas that grew in my garden) it was an emotional treat.
Made it yesterday to have for breakfast today. Really moist and fluffy, easy and quick to make. Definitely my go-to recipe when i crave banana bread. ❤️
Soooo good! 🤤 My friends love it!
Can I make this without the Apple sauce? Any substitutes?
THE MOST EPIC BANANA BREAD EVER!!
Followed the recipe to the T, it was literally so perfect and vegan! made me cry happy tears :,) thank you PUL team!
Oh my, oh my how good this is 🤤 best bananabread ever, and i have made a few in the past years, let me tell ya, and none were as good as yours. This recipe is a keeper just like you guys ❤️ you never dissapoint. 👍
This is the best and easiest banana bread I've ever made! Everyone who tasted it loves it - but I mean how could you not? It's divine 😍
This is the best banana bread recipe ever! I subbed raisins for chocolate and used date sugar and whole grain flour. Next time will sub extra applesauce for the oil. So good!
This bread is so good. We didn’t have apple sauce and just skipped it. And instead of chocolate we added cranberries and nuts. Because my boyfriend doesn’t like chocolate! Next time we will add more nuts. It suits this recipe very well.
Having this recipe twice in one week. My 1.5 year old son absolutely loved this! He is allergic to so many things and that you made a recipe for banana bread he can actually eat brings me such joy and relief! Definitely recommend ♥️
I love this recipe. The best of all ❤️
Incredibly easy to make and even easier to eat! 😀
Delicious!! Hard to stop eating! 😂
This is dangerously good and so easy to make. I doubled the recipe and split it between three 8.5 x 4.5 loaf pans and it came out perfectly.
I have to bake this bread three times a week for my toddler, just with less chocolate and I take dates instead of the sugar. The best banana bread!!!
Delicious and easy to make!
I put some hazelnuts shopped into the cake with some gingerpowder en i put the half of the granulaat sugar with the chai mix. So the cake becomes spicy and very tastfull.
I used a bit less sugar (frankly because I ran out), but still very delicious. Also, I made them into 6 big muffins instead of a loaf, so I increased the temp to 350F and baked for 30 minutes. Yum!
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I can't count how many times I've made this recipe since I first watched it on YouTube. My husband couldn't believe it was vegan :)
I did not have the applesauce so I added 30g oil extra and that looked liquid enough for me.
I love nut so I used both pecan and walnuts and less chocolate.
The flavour and texture was good, with the same dough I made cupcakes (35min baking time) and they were fluffy :)
The bread took over 1h to bake though.
A huge success, as always 👀🧡
I just made it. I put white chocolate inside ( i m vegetarian ) and i divided the dough in 2 and i put cacao in one part. Its turn out more than delicious .
Needed to increase temp to 350 to cook through
I didn’t have flax seeds or apple pure but it came out great without! Thank you :)
This is my go to cake wherever I go it's so good 😻
Bonjour
peut on avoir les recettes en français?
Je viens de faire le banana bread, délicieux.
I love it, my dear Sadia. Thank you very much🩷
Made this yesterday evening and it’s the best banana bread I’ve had!! Tastes even better the second day 😊
The only banana bread I make anymore, and I'm not even vegan. I love how flexible it is in terms of swaps and general tweaking of the proportions, results have always been good. I generally play around with the flours I use. 50/50 AP and rye is a favourite. I never have apple sauce on hand, so I swap it for fresh apples grated on the fine setting of a box grater.
I've been making this banana bread for years since seeing the video on YouTube. The best banana bread ever
Almost every time I make this banana bread I get asked for the recipe. It is a huge hit with friends and colleagues. I sometimes double the amount of chocolate and that is tasty, too.
I have baked this recipe in various portions multiple times and every time it's a banger the best banana bread recipe out there
I made a miso banana bread by replacing the chocolate and salt with 2 tbsp of white (sweet) miso paste and increased the sugar levels by 1/4 cup to counteract the saltiness. Works well!
The best Banana-Bread-Recipe I know. I always reduce the sugar by 50%, but use 100g Chocolate and that makes it the right sweetness for me.
Hi want to make this for my baby first birthday. How can I replace the sugar and the oil best?
I love this banana bread recipe, it's so simple and fast, yet delicious. I also added walnuts into the mixture, it was great.
So easy to make and has the perfect level of sweetness.
Delicious & easy to make
This bread was just pure Joy!
Had it with some vegan butter.
Delicious!!!
I did leave out a bit of sugar, and added some raisins along with the chocolate. Absolutely will make this again.
Best banana bread ever! Love it since the first time I tried it a couple of years back :)
This is the only banana bread we make as a family… it’s absolutely delicious
Hey everyone,
This is awesome. Quick and easy. Made my own apple sauce recently because the shops were closed. I've Made this bananabread three times during the last month using my roommates leftover bananas!!! They loooved it;) I have suspicions they leave them for the bananabread on purpose!!!
Best wishes
Absolutely love this. Tastes so good! You mentioned it could be frozen for a month which is perfect because there’s no way I can’t eat the whole thing in 2 days. Should I slice it before I freeze it? If so do you put anything between the slices? Any tips on storage containers for frozen items in general? What’s the best way to defrost the bread? I just want to make it last because it’s so yummy!
So simple and good…and an easy way to use the ripe bananas as no one wants to eat them😊
I make this one for 3 years know( that how long I been following you :)) it’s really the best banana cake
Awesome, the people who doesn't like bananas in my family loves it. Hands up to the team for sharing this recipe !
As a self-proclaimed banana bread enthusiast, I’ve tried many a recipe, and this one takes the cake…er, the quickbread? I followed the recipe with two minor changes—I swapped the oil with vegan butter, and swapped the chocolate for 1/4 cup each of chopped walnuts and pecans . The combination of mashed banana, flax egg, applesauce and vegan butter made the crumb so tender. I baked the bread in a 9x5 loaf pan for 75 min, cooled for an hour, then cut it into eight thick slices. I plan on giving some away and freezing the rest in a container, separating each slice with a piece of parchment so they don’t stick together. I’m sure this would be marvelous with a smear of vegan butter and a drizzle of maple. Will definitely be making this again!
Amazing and super quick way to brighten up your day with good flavours. Tastes like a rainy day at home with a book :)
Great recipe! I've turned it into a marbled banana bread by dividing the batter in half and adding 2 tbsp of cacao powder to one half and that's pretty good as well 😋
Plus I enjoy to finger lick what's left of the chocolate batter 😇
I made this yesterday and it was soo tasty. My husbsnd was soo surprised. Thank you for always inspiring healthy cooking. My stomach gets really bloated with all purpose flour...any tips what else i can use.
We tried it and it was finger licking good!
Made this today. Delicious. Next time I’ll add a few walnuts too!
I have made this couple of times now and all my family and friends love love love it! I think it's my power recipe now, I'm loving it. The things that I changed are that I didn't use applesauce the first time as I didn't have any at home, I'm not a fan of cinnamon so I left that one out as well, and instead of vanilla extract I used vanilla protein powder, but cut out the 3/4 cups of flower. Even like this, the banana bread is amazing. Keep up the good work, you are also amazing at what you are doing <3
I liked this bread a lot, but will add walnuts next time. I baked it in a 9x5 loaf pan. It took 60 minutes. So yummy!
Delicious! I made “donuts” out of them, easy to grab for the kids and me ofcourse. I made regular size and mini’s and they perfect for when I am having my cup of coffee.
I've made this recipe numerous times and it always turns out great! I tried swapping out the cinnamon for ginger this time and it's also really good. I serve it with plain soya yoghurt and some berries, delicious!
Thank you guys so much! Had to transfer out vanilla extract for almond because I ran out. This app is a game changer for sure!
Such a comforting desert, perfect with a cup of tea of coffee! I omitted the dairy free chocolate however, so it’s a bit less sweet than I would normally gravitate towards- May taste good with some honey or maple syrup however!
Yum!
Also any substitute to apple sauce. Thanks
Can i add coconut oil in this recipe instead of vegetable oil.
So good! I made this thinking I’d have a slice and freeze the rest. But it was so good I just had to share it with others (and eat a second slice!) and now it’s gone. Everyone loved it! Next time I think I’ll make 2 loaves.
I make these as muffins and keep them in my freezer for a quick snack. Love them!
Soooo delicious and very easy to make. The hardest part was not eating it in one sitting.
This is so delicious! I had some ripe bananas to use up, so it was the perfect recipe. I used Nomo orange chocolate and pear puree instead of the apple sauce and it turned out exactly like the photos. So easy to make and so very, very tasty. Thank you for the lovely recipes.
This is always appriciated when I make this for my vegan friends 🙂
A go to recipe when we have 3 bananas🍌 laying around and no one wants to eat them. Which happens quite often BTW. Definitely a crowd pleaser. Thank you for the recipe😁
I absolutely love this recipe. Definitely keeper. Did it 3times and consistently yummy! Kids love it. Thank you.
A more artistic way of presenting a recipe to be sure but I like watching you and listening to you as you cook. It is more personal.
Hi!
Just wanted to check if substituting applesauce with honey would work in this recipe?
This is our family absolute favorite! Love the softness, the taste, the texture… there is only one problem: it always disappears too quickly 😋😜
Hello, can I use soy milk instead of water?
I absolutely love this banana bread, by far the most moist and delicious bread.
Saved my old bananas! Amazing
Hello , is it possible to use whole wheat flour instead of all purpose flour ?
I keep coming back to this recipe! I used only half the sugar because my apple sauce was sweetened. I absolutely love this banana bread.
My all time favorite! Been making this one for years now and although I’ve tried a few other recipes, I always come back to this one🍌🥧🍫
I loved it and my family did as well. I would lower the amount of sugar next time, especially when using pretty ripe and sweet bananas. But that is just my personal taste, best try it out for yourself.
Absolutely delicious! Couldn't believe that after 4 days it was still moist and fluffy (it was an experiment, there's no way it could stay uneaten this long without that purpous :D) I even tried it with gluten free flour and thanks to the flaxed egg it worked really well. I used GF flour mix but also just buckwheat flour and my family almost didn't notice, so thank you so much for this unbelievebly simple and great recepie! <3
Heyyy I was wondering is there a different oil I could use instead of vegetable oil for this recipe?
This was delicious and very easy to make. Love having the simplicity of one bowl recipes to make late night cooking so much easier!! I never thought making banana bread without an egg would taste so good!!
Absolutely loved it!! This was my first ever recipe using flax seeds instead of egg. Amazing!!
Great addition to our family! Thank you
I've made this recipe several times now (as muffins instead of a loaf) and they have been a hit with the people I shared them, every single time. Such a great banana bread recipe! Can 100% recommend.
And to make them into muffins I simply baked them less. About 20-25 minutes.
This is my all time favorite! Its sooo good, dense and sweet, but not too sweet. Everytime I bake it, one of my friends or family members asks for the recipe. Literally everytime!!! I just love it :)
My go to vegan cake recipe. I've made it so many times!
Wonderful recipe! And a perfect gift for loved ones... :)
Top tip: sprinkle some crushed walnuts or cacao nibs on the top before baking for an extra crunch. Takes this already amazing banana bread to the next level!
Amazing recipe and so easy to make!
I love banana bread that I'm making it with my mom.
The best banana bread I've tried. Thank you for your lovely recipe 😍
I remember watching this the first time it posted and have retuned to make this bread more times than I can count. I had to smile watching the video for the millionth time, at how far you've come from filming in your apartment, the teaspoon measurements in actual teaspoons, tiny oven and no audio. From a long time fan and follower, congratulations on all your success, Sadia. And many thanks for this, and so many other wonderful recipes. Cheers!
This recipe is my husband's favorite. I am doing it already for more than 3 years! we love it. I am trying to play a bit with the sugar content, once I have a 1-year-old daughter and we are therefore eating less sugar.
Loving the blog and the videos of course! Finally tried my hand at baking something thanks to PUL !
My absolute favourite banana bread recipe! I don't think I'll ever grow tired of it, it's so moist and just tastes perfect :)
I usually share it with friends and family, but am currently all by myself, so I've put it in the freezer to last me an entire month! I was wondering if there are any steps to take when taking a piece out of the freezer? Do I just have to let it thaw or would it be best to put a slice in the oven for a bit? Thank you so much in advance!
Absolutely love the banana bread.
Even my husband (non vegan or vegetarian) loved it. Moist and delicious.
Will make it again😋
Love this one, doing it everytime I have some really ripped bananas. Thank you!
So easy and so delicious! I made them into mini muffins - 18 minute bake time. Perfect!
Just made this today… my first PUL recipe. So. Yummy. I will definitely make this again. I think the texture is what made this recipe stand out for me. It was moist and light. I have been enjoying your channel very much. Thanks Sadia for a delicious treat.
Would spelt flour work in place of all purpose?
This was the first recipe I made when I went vegan a few years ago. It tastes incredibly delicious and I have shared it many times with friends and family and they all liked it. This recipe has a real emotional value for me :-). Thank you Sadia!
Absolutely delicious recipe! Highly recommend it to everyone. Thank you so much Pick-Up-Limes, for all the incredible inspirations and cooking ideas, really enjoying this website and watching your YouTube videos :)
I absolutely love bananas so I had tried a LOT of different banana bread & banana bread recipes but never have I been so satisfied with the result as today, following the PUL recipe. 😊 It has everything you want from banana bread and its fluffiness is perfect! Definitely my new go-to recipe, thanks!
I've been making this recipe for years and it has never disappointed me ! Thanks for the delicious recipe and for all the hard work you put into Pick Up Limes and this (amazing) website, it has taught me a lot about vegan cooking !
Hiii I’m wanting to make this recipe but all I have are three 8in.x 3 7/8in.x 2 15/32in. (20.3cm x 9.8cm x 6.3cm) would I still be able to use these to put it in?
THE BEST banana bread ever!!!
All of my friends and work colleagues that have tried it - really loved it and kept asking what recipe I used. I always come back to this recipe and it never fails. It is perfect as afternoon snack in the office, but when enjoyed at home - I love to add some nut butter on top when served and some extra maple syrup :)
Thank you so much for creating this recipe - it is often used and recommended to others <3
Hi, thank you for this delicious recipe.
What can I use instead if I am out of flaxseed ? An egg? Thank you 😊
This recipe is a hit in our home. My dad particularly loves it! I have tried this lovely recipe a lot of times now, but this time I skipped the chocolate, added a little more cinnamon and added in some chopped almonds. Came out equally delicious! Thank you for the recipe Sadia ❤️
This recipe is superb! I did use a 9x5 so it took more like 60 minutes to bake until the toothpick came out dry, but it was entirely worth it! i do use a scale so I really appreciate the measurements in grams/ml. Thank you!
My new favorite banana bread recipe!
This recipe works really well as is. It's my go-to banana bread recipe and everyone loves it every time I make it!
This is a lovely recipe! Bread came out with such a gorgeous moist texture :)
Made a few modifications - and they turned out well!
was a bit worried would be too sweet with apple sauce and v ripe bananas in already so decided to leave out the sugar. I did have two dates hanging around in the cupboard, however, so I chopped them up fine added those! Turned out super well but I think next time I would either throw in 1-2 more dates or add 1/4 of the sugar in the recipe (I know it’s hard to gauge one sweet tooth against another… but just an fyi for anyone worried recipe will be too sweet for them)
I also left out the chocolate because I didn’t have any, and used wholemeal flour as that was all I had in the house (I don’t think it is super wholegrain though, this was quite cheap Dutch wholemeal flour and is way more “white” looking than say Irish whole-wheat flour). I was worried it might be too dense because of this but I think it worked really well and made the texture a bit moister/interesting!
Is there a substitution for the chocolate chips, sorry but I don't like them .
Hi! Quick question, what is the substitute for applesauce if we can't get our hands on them? Really look forward to making this recipe!
I love this recipe, I have doe it tons of time. Thanks Sadia :)
Sadia yet again another winner!!!!!!! Soooooo goooood 😋 😋 😋. Thankyou lovely X
I have been making this bread for years. It's so simple and delicious!
Swapped the sugar out for 50% less brown sugar. It was still really good and sweet enough for me! Also swapped out applesauce for vegetable oil (after seeing recommendations here). I don't have a loaf tin, I used a square pan instead. Also used convection on my microwave. Turned out perfect. Thought something would go wrong for sure because of so many differences. Especially like how the bread just plonked out after I inverted it :D Made for a neat picture!
Thank you Sadia, the best recipe ever! I swapped a lot...made it gluten-free with blended oats, omitted sugar, used soya yoghurt for apple sauce...but the texture is still divine, soft and moist, and tastes great!
This is the best banana bread! I and my boyfriend cooked it so many times and everytime it’s perfect. We used olive oil instead and chocolate chunks instead of chips. Thank you!
Great recipe that I will definitely make again. I made it a bit under cooked (still tastes great but I want to impress my chef friend) so going to make it again for sure asap. Was also making it with the flax soaked without being milled first as no grinder so will probably leave it for a lot longer soaking first too. Skipped on the chocolate and added less sugar and sweet enough for me. Thanks to you I feel excited to be back in the groove of cooking all from scratch and your recipes had enough options that I was able to use what I have in the house, without using strange substitutes. This is greatly appreciated at a time when cash is tight :-)
I really love this recipe. I have made it a few times now and it always came out amazing. Everyone who tried it was very surprised it is vegan and I was even asked for the recipe a couple of times. Thank you very much for your great recipes :)
Wow! I made this banana bread and it was fantastic. Thanks for your great recipe. Yet I have a question: may I uses oat flour instead of all-purpose flour with the same amount?
AWESOME banana bread recipe. I tried like a trillion different banana bread recipes and I am most of the time not satisfied with the consistency. I like it soft but cooked through and not as fudgy like brownies. But this one hits it all. Taste, consistency, ingredients. Everything just perfect. Even my boyfriend said I never made such a good banana bread and am invited to make this again :D
Note: Added some leftover pekans and this one was a nice twist!
Thanks for sharing,
Britta
So funny story, we made this recipe and accidentally added 1 cup of flour too little because of a miscommunication in the kitchen and it still turned out pretty tasty nonetheless. We'll definitely try again because I am sure if we get the measurements correct it will be wonderful <3
First of all, this recipe is AMAZING. It tastes excellent and holds better together than many recipes I tried using eggs as a binder, wow.
Secondly, the only small concern I have is that the dark chocolate tastes a bit too bitter for me. I don't know if it was because I chopped more coarsely than you or why? I used vegan dark chocolate, as you said. But maybe it's just not my thing.
Thanks for sharing, much love.
YOU NEED TO BAKE THIS FOR ABOUT 80 MINUTES. Great recipe and a big hit with everyone! I saved it to my favorite recipes file, because it always goes over well. I've made it many times since I first tried it in around four or five years ago. It is the absolutely the best with dark chocolate. I like cutting it into rough chunks of about 2 centimeters because that way the chocolate doesn't completely melt. I've found chocolate chips too small.
SO ABOUT THE BAKE TIME: I've made this many times (always in a 9 x 5 inch [23 x 13 cm] pan) and it has always taken and hour and twenty minutes. I have an oven thermometer so I'm certain that my oven is at the right temp. I made it again last week for first time in a couple of years, and forgot about this adjustment, so I had to rearrange my evening a bit because I had planned on leaving when it was done, and at the 50 minute mark the knife I used to test its readiness was still coming out of the loaf wet and sticky. I then baked it again last night (big hit with the non-vegan roommates) and it was nicely done at the 80 minute mark. I am not sure if it takes so long because of the unusually low temperature setting--I've never baked anything else at a temperature as low as 320 F (160C). But it taste great and the recipe works if you just leave it in the oven for an extra 30 minutes and I haven't felt like experimenting to see if it would finish faster at 375 (suspect it would work but worry that the chocolate would completely melt)
Since the first time I made this, I make it fairly regularly because it's really delicious. I don't use the chocolate, but instead use walnuts. Otherwise, I make it as it is -- using some ww. flour as well as white.
Hi Sadia! I tried last night to bake this banana bread and it didn't work out well. After I let it cool off it became hard and it was raw. What did I do wrong? Too many times checking the oven or it was because one of the bananas was not so ripe?
P.S. I didn't get to try again the vegetarian patty but next time I will add lemon juice one spoon at a time.
P.P.S. I tried the simple hummus, it's hands-down delicious.
Thank you!
Have a great time!
Dana
Wow!!! I made this tonight and am amazed at how fluffy and delicious it is. This was only my second time using a flax egg and it was super easy. I was able to swap out AP flour for oat flour (1:1 ratio, for anyone else who wants to go gluten free or has oats they want to get rid of!). I didn't have veg oil so used canola. I also omitted the sugar and sprinkled vegan dark chocolate chips on top for some sweetness instead. I made my own applesauce using my InstantPot and it worked perfectly! Thank you for my new go to banana bread recipe Sadia! 🤗
Just made this recipe today. I would give it ten stars if I could! This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve made. We added in cardamom and nutmeg. Definitely an excellent recipe, two thumbs up😊
Hi Sadia! ☺️ What type of oven are you using in the video that rotates??
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It's the best recipe for banana bread! I tried many but this one is the only one I love so much I could eat it all the time. I always make it when I'm visiting friends or when they visit me. Thank you for it!
I made this banana cake today and it was delicious! Just omitted the vanilla as I didn't have it, but the flavour of the bananas and the cinnamon seem to be perfectly enough. I have tried different banana bread recipes over the last year, and didn't think I liked them with chocolate, but this one convinced me. Next time, I'll try a chopped chocolate bar, I used chocolate chips and it doesn't look as pretty as yours does :-) Thank you for this lovely recipe.
I’ve made this recipe many times before, and I love it. I have a friend that he’s diabetic and his wife is doesn’t get along with gluten. So I decided to try and make this bread for them. I substitute AP flour for oat flour (blending oats), using Greek yogurt instead of applesauce, and honey instead of sugar. My, my! the bread was delicious, still kept all the moist and flavor from the original recipe but with more wholesome ingredients for those who worry about gluten and sugar.
So moist and tasty 🤤 this is the best recipe I tried! I did leave out the sugar and added a little bit of maple syrup as the bananas were super ripped and sweet already and used spelt flour. Made it last night and and my boyfriend already ate half 😅
I used half the amount of sugar (coconut sugar) replaced the chocolate with crushed nuts and made my own apple sauce. This was delicious. Thank you so much.
Favorite recipe. Everybody loves this banana bread
This banana bread recipe is hands down my favorite thing ever. I've made it atleast three times now and it's not failed me even once. It's very difficult to find applesauce here in India, so I experimented and made my own and it has worked wonderfully for me. I even swap the all purpose flour for whole-wheat flour and usually top mine off with walnuts as well.
I just wanted to let you know everyone at home loves this recipe as well so now whenever we have overripe bananas that no one wants to eat, I make this.
What could I do if I don’t have apple sauce on hand?
I love all your recipes. I live in Latin America and with your recipes I have taste a lot of different flavors I never tasted before
This banana bread is now the only one I need! I've made it twice in the last two weeks, the second time for people who came over for dinner. They were rightfully obsessed.
Hello! I once made this substituting half the amount of chocolate with almonds and it was delicious and fluffy. I would now like to try it without sugar altogether as i am trying to avoid sugar in my diet as much as i can. Do you think there will be any change to humidity/consistency/baking time? could you please advise?
Also, if you have some natural sugar advice like dates or dried apricots, could you please share?
Thanks!
Hello! What can I swab the vegetable oil for? Can I swap it for Coconut oil (and the measurement)?
The bread came out fluffy and full of flavour. Great recipe!
Made this and it turned out so good!! Personally would add less chocolate (just my personal preference, my friends (non-vegans) had no complaints). Was worried it would stick to the pan but it didn't, was overall great! Sending lots of love to the PUL team!
This is our favourite banana bread recipe ever. It's now the only one we use. It's really simple to make, my two toddlers love to help and eat this.
It‘s simply delicious! Especially with some roasted pecans or other nuts. Even my non-vegan friends love it!
Hey PUL team,
I'm currently making the recipe and I noticed a possible small mistake in the nutritional info. It says there's 0g of added sugar in it though the recipe contains 100g of granulated sugar. Also, do you think the sugar could be replaced using dates? If yes, in which quantity?
PUL is my latest and favourite find for beautifully made, fun videos and super smart recipe website. I love the attention that's been put into it.
Groetjesss van Evien uit Veldhoven
Practical question: is there a way to achieve an "egg" without flaxseeds (and staying vegan of course) ?
The area where I live in does not have any flaxseeds at all, nor chia seeds or all of these goodnesses.
I would very much like to honour all of PUL's baking recipes, but am facing a wall now...
I made this a few days ago and it's yummy! I didn't have applesauce so I made my own and it was fine. I also added walnuts in the mixture for an extra crunch and topped it with chopped pistachios. SO GOOD. def recommend making this!
Hi Sadia, absolutely love this banana bread and have made it countless times! If I only make half the batter (because I only have a small baking tin), will baking time reduce by a lot? I think that is one thing missing with the scalable recipe: baking time & also tin size don’t adapt with it, which I understand is complicated but can lead to the recipe not working when it’s a baking one :) I know it might to common sense but you’d be surprised what I’ve done wrong over the years just blindly following instructions hahaha - Thank you xxx
Made this yesterday and it was so easy. I didn't have the applesauce so I just sub it with 1/4 coconut oil. It tastes so good. My husband loved it. I'll make this again after I make homemade applesauce. Thanks, Sadia for these plant-based recipes.
Just made this and I don’t need any other banana bread recipe. I only have small load tins so I have split it into 2 and one loaf is almost gone! This is sensational! Thank you for a lovely recipe. I shall definitely be making this again, might even do a double batch ☺️
This is so delicious!! Definitely the best banana bread I've ever had and my family enjoyed it too :) Thank you for putting so much time, care, and effort into making such incredible recipes 💕💕
Absolutely delicious! I may or may not have eaten half the loaf within the first two days…
Next time i make it I’m going to try using Gluten Free flour so my mom can eat it.
Oh my goodness... This is the BEST banana bread I have ever had! I made a double batch and did half as bread and half as muffins. The muffins only took 30 minutes to bake. PUL is my absolute favorite plant based blog/channel. Thanks for all your hard work and delicious recipes!
This is the best banana bread I have ever tried. I make it so often that I know the recipe by heart already.
I think this is how I started to follow your recipes Sadia, from the best banana bread (and banana muffins).
Thanks so much!
Finallyyyy I made it. I had asked several questions on the blog about this recipe and you replied so promptly and well. It came out really well and tasty. It was my first baking experience and really loved it. If they had an option to upload pics here, I would have. Thank you so much. <3
I love this one. I have made it countless times because it is so easy and great so save Bananas I have forgotten about. And I got loads of compliments and questions to share the recipe. An I am always happy to do it
This is the best banana bread! Simple as that... And sometimes I don’t have all the ingredients (because I honestly bake this cake a couple of time per months) so instead of apple sauce you can had an apple if you are too lazy to make your own, or less oil… you can play and add walnuts, or do it without chocolate, change the flour for a gluten-free, sometimes plain flour… it will be good anyway.
It’s a huge success every time I do it. Even for my non-vegan friends. It’s mind blowing 💕💕💕
I tried it, I love it.. This is THE banana bread recipe. Even my non-vegan friends agree.
I love this recipe, this is the first vegan banana bread recipe that's worked for me! Realised after starting on it that i had run out of applesauce so I replaced it with an equal volume of vegetable oil and it came out so great!! Also subbed the chocolate out for walnuts, just eyeballed the ratio for that, and that may have been my favourite part. Devoured the whole thing by myself in 3 days! Shared this recipe with so many friends as well. Thank you!!!
I made these last weekend for a pick me up snack during work - and oh man oh man I’m so glad I did! I still can’t believe they’re vegan because they taste better than the other banana breads I’ve eaten before. Thank you PUL team and Sadia for sharing this recipe😍 Lots of love from the US!
This is my favourite banana bread recipe and the only one I've been making for almost 2 years now. Honestly, my family, my friends and friends' friends adore it. However, like someone else pointed out, there's a change in amount of flour. To be honest, the previous version with 280gr works perfectly for me. The cake is fluffy, moist and it raises perfectly. There was just one time that I used the other amount of flour, and I didn't like the outcome, it wasn't "my cup of tea". Just a thought, but maybe it would be a good idea to keep both amounts, depending on how "bready" you want your cake to be.
Hii. This looks so tempting. Can I make this in a round cake pan? That's what I have with me. Should I change measurements accordingly? Please please respond. Thank you so much. Lots of love <3
LOved the recipe... one feedback it is actually little confusing where it says 1 3/4 flour, I ended up adding 1 + 3/4 cups only to realize that it is just 3/4 cup flour.
I had to choose between making this banana bread either in a big tray or in a muffin tray, so I went with the muffin one. It turned out delicious! I wasn't sure for how long to bake them, so I started checking them after 15 minutes mark. I opened the oven 4 or 5 times, until they were done around 40-45 minutes since popping them in (on 180C). If anyone has figured out the exact baking time for this recipe the muffin way and could share it here, it'd be helpful for making my next batch :)
Such a crowd pleaser!
Absolutely love this recipe. My go-to banana bread recipe of the many I've tried. I don't have flaxseeds, so i usually sub it out for chia instead. And i like adding walnuts for crunch and heartiness ❤️
I have already made this so often, I already know the recipe and all the ingredients by heart.
So a big thank you for many many pieces of delicious banana bread from me and my family!
I have a question though: I'm about 90% sure the recipe used to call for 280gr of flour. Am I remembering this correctly? If so, what's the difference?
Thank you in advance. :)
Made this with half of the sugar (not into super-sweet banana breads) and it was devine. My roomate even said it was the best banana-bread she ever had :D
I am going to try making this today using either coconut or cassava flour (or a mix of both) & date sugar. Looks like a great recipe! I've been craving banana bread but have been looking for a healthier recipe. This looks super promising! I'll report back after I make it. :)
Made this today - absolutely flawless recipe! I have a 23 x 13 cm baking tin and 50 mins at 160c fan assisted baked this to perfection with a really lovely rise. Honestly the best banana bread I’ve ever eaten. Lovely and banana-ery, not greasy or chewy - just the perfect consistency and most gorgeous flavour. Cannot wait to bake it for friends - but this initial bake is all for me :D! Thanks so much for the brilliant recipe - what a winner!
This is a delicious recipe! Highly recommend ❤️
I have baked this banana bread SO many times and it is always gone within minutes when I bring it to work or a family party. Love it!
I don't know how many times I already made this recipe... it's so delicious and easy to make!
I made it several times and it’s sooo yummy! Comes together pretty quickly too 😄
Absolutely love this banana bread! So delicious and moist :)
Absolutely brilliant! As are all the recipes of yours I’ve ever tried! Fantastic work! The scaling feature is brilliant too! I can adjust the recipe to the weight of the bananas I have on hand 👌 I didn’t notice that the amount of baking soda in grams doesn’t seem to scale down for me (though it does scale up), but maybe that’s just my phone.
A really brilliant reliable recipe!!
This is my go-to banana bread recipe! I have made it so often over the years! I make it with a gluten free baking mix, and it turns out beautifully (it just won't get as brown or rise as much). It also freezes well, and I have given it to friends as gifts - who then ask me for the recipe and I can point them here!
I'm a follower of your videos for 3 years now and I love all your recipes. Can we omit applesauce in this? Or any substitute? Thanks a lot ❤
Like so many others, this was one of the first recipes I tried when I found your YT channel. I've been around ever since and this remains one of my favs. Even though I'm vegan for many years, I have high cholesterol and generally try to avoid the saturated fat in coconut oil. I found that if I sub a light veg oil, like Sunflower or Earth Balance for solid fat, it always works just fine. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes, and equally brilliant website.
Oh my goodness, this banana bread is so good! My sister had a really good banana bread recipe, but it contained lots of butter and sugar. Not only is this recipe a lot healthier, but it is also really moist and delicious, especially with the combination of cinnamon and chocolate! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!
I'd do this recipe again and again! It's FABULOUS! 😁
This was one of the first recipes I made from your blog, and I instantly became a fan! Really delicious banana bread that is very easy to make. I think I've already made it twenty times in total!
This has been my go to banana cake recipe ever since I found PUL a few years ago.
Since I don’t get apple sauce I have replaced it with oil and it still turns out fine. Is there any substitute to apple sauce you can recommend ?
My boyfriend and me love this recipe. We make a banana bread per week now!
I've been making this bread since I found your page and its perfection!
I've been a (really big) fan of Pick up Limes and Sadia's recipe's for some years now. This recipe is one of the first I tried out and since I made it for the first time, I've baked this banana bread practically every other week or even weekly. I have halved the amount of chocolate in my recipe and I leave the chocolate out for my husband as he prefers it that way (strange!) and I've also reduced the amount sugar as it would be just wrong to eat it like this as often as I enjoy it. The beauty of this recipe is that it is very easy to make your own because it comes out great if you play around with the amount of certain ingredients as well. It's super easy and efficient to make as a one-bowl-bread and it's made from pantry ingredients. Also, it freezes well. I always bake one to take with me when I go on holiday - I have some waiting for me now whilst I write this from a holiday home. I highly recommend making it in muffin moulds instead of a cake tin if you're hungry and appreciate the crispy outside of the bread as much as I do.
I tried several banana bread recipes and none compares to this. Incredibly tasty, moist, and such a crowd-pleaser (hard to believe it's wholesome too!). Everyone who tries it loves it, even the pickiest friends and family members. Thank you for this recipe PickUpLimes! It is amazing!
This is such a nice recipe. I loved making it for my mom for Mother's day. ♥
Tried it, it was amazing!! Really moist and yummy :)
Making recipes with sugar, oil... to stress me out when I was struggling with my relationship with food but now I'm so glad I have the courage to try them out :))
Thanks a ton!
this has been my go-to banana bread recipe for several years and it never disappoints! it's so easy to make and such a crowd pleaser (: i appreciate that all the ingredients are simple and easy to find - thank you so much for this recipe!
Wonderful recipe
To say my friends and I love this recipe is an understatement. All friends who bake have asked for the recipe and are delighted by how easy it is. I used to bring this to university to eat with friends after class all the time. I'm not used to vegan baking (vegetarian here) so I'm very pleased by how easy it is to make and that I already have everything I need in my cupboards. I'll sometimes use an immersion blender for the bananas, especially when I'm making two banana breads in one go. Thank you so much for this and all your other wonderful recipes!!
My father-in-law, who is extremely picky, and never touches any food that has 'vegan, 'non-diary', 'low fat, 'organic', 'gluten free', and other 'modern weird stuff' in the title, absolutely loves this bread.
I swap chocolate chips for walnuts and use vegan butter instead of vegetable oil. Everything else is exactly as in your recipe.
When I told the family that I'm going to bake this bread again this Saturday, their faces brightened instantly. :)
Thanks a lot for the recipe. Also, I have to say, that the new website is wonderful - faster and more convenient than the old one, and I absolutely love the recalculating feature - very cool and useful, thanks!
This bread was good that it should be illegal. I swapped out the regular all-purpose flour for a gluten free for obvious reasons. It has been a huge hit among my carnivorous family members.
I personally am not a huge fan of chocolate, but the recipe had just enough of it in it. I look forward to making this again.