The aroma of freshly baked banana bread is like nothing else. Whether you make your wheat flour and maple syrup or oat flour and coconut sugar, every loaf of banana bread is delightful! Check out this roundup of easy vegan banana bread recipes and pick one to try today!
1. Vegan Gingerbread Banana Bread by Vegan Richa
This vegan banana bread is a great option for serving around the holidays since it has a lovely gingerbread flavor. You can purchase a gingerbread spice blend to use or just make your own with spices you likely have in your kitchen already.
Not only is this banana bread vegan, but it’s also very easy to make gluten-free by using substitutions for the flour. This recipe calls for a blend of all-purpose, whole wheat, and almond flour, but it is versatile.
For sweetness, this banana bread uses a blend of maple syrup and sugar. Note that the riper your bananas are, the sweeter they are, so you can reduce the amount of added sugar if desired.
The addition of the molasses in this loaf gives it the yummy gingerbread flavor, along with the spices. You can get creative with this recipe by adding candied ginger, your choice of dried fruit, or any kind of nuts. This bread takes about an hour to bake and will keep for a week in the fridge.
2. Vegan Banana Bread by Oh She Glows
This yummy banana bread is vegan and contains no nuts, soy, or refined sugar. You can make this loaf in just one hour, including prep time.
The recipe calls for a combination of coconut sugar and maple syrup to add sweetness and moisture to the bread. You can choose your favorite type of plant-based milk, such as rice milk, to add to the loaf.
Spelt flour adds protein, a hint of sweetness, and a slightly nutty flavor to this recipe. To make this bread a bit fancy, add some sliced bananas or vegan chocolate chips to the top of the loaf. You can make this banana bread ahead of time and freeze it for up to six weeks.
3. Coffee Banana Bread by Deliciously Ella
A nice option to serve for breakfast, this vegan banana bread uses coffee powder for a distinct flavor and aroma.
The recipe calls for ground almonds, which you can purchase already ground or make yourself in a grinder or food processor. Oat milk is added to the batter to make it nice and moist.
This loaf has a definite coconut flavor as it uses coconut sugar and coconut oil. You can also add coconut chips on top once it is finished baking for 45 minutes. To make this loaf more decadent, add melted chocolate to the top!
4. Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread by Veggies Don’t Bite
If you are gluten-free, give this vegan banana bread a try. Instead of wheat flour, the recipe calls for a blend of almond and oats flours.
This banana bread uses a combination of unsweetened applesauce and coconut milk to make it moist and rich.
Simple spices like cloves and cinnamon give this loaf a great taste, and it smells delicious while baking in the oven. If you want to add nuts to this banana bread for a bit of crunch and some protein, try walnuts, pecans, or cashews!
5. Pumpkin Banana Nut Bread by Vegan Yack Attack
Try this vegan banana bread that incorporates pumpkin into the batter, making it an ideal loaf to make in the fall. In addition, it is a great bread to bring to a Thanksgiving gathering!
The recipe calls for canned pumpkin–be sure not to purchase pumpkin pie filling as this includes added ingredients like sugar. You could also cook your own pumpkin and puree it instead of using a canned one.
Molasses and pumpkin pie spice give this banana bread its flavor. You can add walnuts or other nuts for a bit of crunch. Since this loaf takes just 35 minutes to bake, it’s a great choice when you don’t have much time.
6. Healthy Vegan Banana Bread by My Darling Vegan
If you want banana bread with no added sugar, this is a great recipe to try. This loaf uses dates to add sweetness–you’ll need to soak them and blend them in the food processor so they aren’t chunky.
The dates also make this batter nice and moist, along with the applesauce and coconut oil. And if you prefer to avoid oil, you can just use extra applesauce instead.
While this banana bread uses all-purpose flour, you can easily substitute this for gluten-free flour if desired. This loaf is delicately flavored with cinnamon, and nuts are optional if you like some crunch in your banana bread.
7. Vegan Strawberry Banana Bread by Make It Dairy Free
When fresh strawberries are in season, you’ll want to give this vegan banana bread a try! You could also use frozen strawberries that have been thawed if you want to make this out of season.
The combination of strawberries, bananas, and lemon zest gives this bread a fresh flavor that is sure to satisfy. You can use either wheat flour or a gluten-free blend for this loaf. Apple cider vinegar is combined with your choice of plant-based milk to make vegan buttermilk.
This recipe uses just one bowl for prep, so cleaning up is a breeze. And the banana bread needs just 40 minutes in the oven, so you’ll be enjoying a slice in no time. While you can store this bread at room temperature for up to a week, we doubt there will be any left after a day or two!
8. Flourless Banana Bread by Chocolate Covered Katie
This hearty banana bread contains no flour or refined sugars, and you can make it oil-free if desired. It takes just 35 minutes to bake, so it’s a great breakfast option!
Instead of flour, this recipe uses oats ground up in a blender or food processor. You can use either oil or plant-based milk for the liquid portion of this recipe.
Flavored with cinnamon and maple syrup, this vegan banana bread is reminiscent of an oatmeal cookie–but with bananas. Add chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins for a little something extra.
9. Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread by My Goodness Kitchen
If you prefer your banana bread with chocolate, you’ll want to give this recipe a try. It incorporates vegan chocolate chips into the batter for a melt-in-your-mouth delight!
Soy milk, sunflower oil, and vegan yogurt make this banana bread moist, while the bananas and sugar add just enough sweetness.
A simple crumble made from oats, vegan butter, and cinnamon tops this loaf equally delicious served cold or warm.
10. Banana Bread by The Korean Vegan
This delightful banana bread is easy to make, and you can serve it for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
Incredibly versatile, you can use any type of oil in this banana bread recipe and your choice of plant-based milk. For example, you can go with soy or rice milk, or if you prefer a nutty flavor, opt for cashew or almond milk.
Aquafaba–the liquid leftover from chickpeas–adds moisture to this loaf and helps the batter rise. Enjoy this bread on its own or serve with vegan butter and jam.
11. Vegan Banana Bread by Pamela Fergusson
This vegan banana bread is very simple to make and tastes great for dessert, breakfast, or a snack.
This recipe uses both whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour, along with your choice of either coconut sugar or brown sugar. Applesauce adds moisture and sweetness, while the cinnamon is a nice match for the bananas.
To replace eggs in this banana bread, ground flax is mixed with either water or aquafaba and set aside to gel. If you want to add some crunch to your banana bread, stir in some walnuts or pecans when mixing the batter.
12. Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread by Sarah’s Vegan Guide
This vegan banana bread is great for people who love chocolate as well as those who are trying to get more veggies in their diet!
The zucchini is either grated or put in the blender so that you don’t have chunks of vegetables in your banana bread. In addition, zucchini has a lot of water, which helps make the bread moist (it also works well in pancakes!)
Agave, a plant-based sweetener, is used in this banana bread. It also includes plant-based milk, oats, and cocoa powder. And, for the final touch, topping this bread off is a mixture of sliced bananas and chocolate added before baking it.
13. Blueberry Yogurt Banana Bread by Strength and Sunshine
If you love blueberries, you’ll enjoy this vegan banana bread! Fresh blueberries are great to use if they are in season–otherwise, frozen blueberries will do just fine.
This vegan banana bread is also gluten-free as it uses a blend of quinoa flour and gluten-free all-purpose flour. Coconut yogurt and almond milk add moisture as well as protein to this loaf.
Instead of sugar, the recipe calls for erythritol. This banana bread has a nice cinnamon flavor and takes just 40 minutes to bake. You can easily make a double batch of this bread and freeze one loaf for later.
14. Chocolate Tahini Banana Bread by Resplendent Kitchen
This chocolate banana bread incorporates black sesame butter or tahini for a unique, nutty flavor.
Whole wheat pastry flour is combined with arrowroot powder, so you get a banana bread that is soft and light. The bread is flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg and sweetened with some vegan chocolate chips.
Applesauce, soy milk, and cashew yogurt make this banana bread deliciously moist. This recipe makes two loaves, so it’s great for taking to a gathering or feeding a large group!
15. Double Chocolate Banana Bread by Plant Based RD
This banana bread is so decadent it may as well be called a cake! Deliciously chocolatey, you’ll love the fudgy flavor of this vegan loaf.
Flaxseeds and water are used in place of eggs in this recipe. For sweetness, maple syrup is added along with either coconut sugar or brown sugar. Both cocoa powder and chocolate chips give this banana bread its chocolate taste.
Use either tahini or vegan yogurt to add both protein and moisture to this loaf. A one-bowl recipe that makes cleaning up easy, this is likely to become one of your favorites!
16. Vegan Date-Sweetened Banana Bread by Sweet Simple Vegan
Looking for banana bread with no refined sugars, oil, or gluten? This one checks all the boxes!
Medjool dates–which have a richer, caramel-like flavor than other dates–are used in place of sugar to sweeten this vegan banana bread. Plant-based milk and flaxseed are used instead of eggs and oil.
Oat flour makes this bread gluten-free, and nuts add protein and flavor to the loaf. A whole banana, sliced in half lengthwise, is placed atop the batter before baking, giving this loaf a pleasing appearance when finished.
17. Vegan Banana Nut Bread with Raisins by Vegan Runner Eats
Raisins are one of those foods that you either love or detest! We think they go great in this banana nut bread!
Whole wheat pastry flour makes a light bread, while the almond milk and aquafaba add moisture. If you want sweeter banana bread, you can add a bit of maple syrup to the batter.
The bread is lightly flavored with cinnamon which goes well with raisins and walnuts. In addition to being vegan, this banana bread is also oil-free!
18. Vegan Oat Flour Banana Bread by My Quiet Kitchen
Gluten-free bakers will enjoy this vegan banana bread that is made with oat flour. You can either purchase oat flour or finely grind your own oats.
Instead of oil, this recipe calls for your choice of plant-based milk and nut butter. It is sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup and spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon.
This banana bread will keep for up to five days in the fridge, or you can store it in the freezer.
19. Best Healthy Banana Bread by Veggiekins
Quinoa flour and oat flour are used to make this tasty gluten-free banana bread. This loaf contains no refined sugars or oil either, so it’s a nutritious option when you’re craving something sweet to eat.
Maple syrup is used in place of sugar, while plant milk and nut butter are used instead of oil. You can use rice milk, soy milk, or nut milk. The milk and nut butter add protein to the bread while also helping to make it moist and delicious!
This vegan banana bread is great on its own, or you can enjoy it with vegan butter or freshly made jam!
20. Vegan Banana Bread by Eat Plant-Based
This banana bread is ideal for fall as it tastes like apple, walnuts, and allspice.
No oil is used in this loaf, just applesauce, and apple juice concentrate. Whole wheat flour makes this a hearty bread, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.
Best served warm; this vegan banana bread is simple to make and only takes about 30 minutes in the oven. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a midday snack!
21. Strawberry and White Chocolate Banana Bread by The Vegan Larder
A decadent vegan banana bread you will want to make over and over again, this loaf has the tartness of strawberries and the sweetness of white chocolate.
Fresh strawberries are added to the batter, and more are set on top of the loaf as a pretty garnish. A mixture of plant-based milk and oil adds moisture to this banana bread.
With only 35 minutes needed in the oven, this will quickly become one of your favorite go-to desserts! It tastes great warm, cold, or at room temperature.
22. Vegan Muesli Banana Bread by The Running Baker 24
This vegan banana bread has muesli topping, a perfect choice for a healthy and delicious breakfast!
You can either purchase premade muesli or make your own mixture of various seeds and nuts. Whole grain and whole wheat flours add lots of fiber to this banana bread and give it a hearty texture.
You can use oil, vegan butter, or applesauce–whichever you have on hand or prefer–to add moisture to this banana bread. This bread will keep up to 7 days in the fridge, though you’ll likely eat it before then!
23. Coconut Raisin Banana Bread by Delightful Adventures
When you want something a little different from the classic banana bread, give this coconut raisin loaf a try!
Along with coconut oil and coconut sugar, this recipe also calls for shredded coconut. If you have access to fresh coconut, it has great flavor, but dried coconut works as well!
This gluten-free loaf combines raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon for a sweet, crunchy banana bread everyone will enjoy!
Easy Vegan Banana Bread Recipes, Final Thoughts
Banana bread is super versatile–you can add chocolate, nuts, coconut, and even shredded zucchini. Our list of easy vegan banana bread recipes is full of delicious options. Eat it for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack; banana bread is great any time of day!