Easy Vegan Banana Bread (With Applesauce)
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4.7
Easy Vegan Banana Bread (With Applesauce)
Description
The recipe calls for creaming vegan margarine with sugar until fluffy, then mixing in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and applesauce. Whole wheat flour and mashed bananas are alternately folded into the batter to maintain moisture and texture. The batter is poured into a greased loaf pan and baked at 350°F for about an hour, developing a golden exterior with a moist, tender crumb inside.
The banana and applesauce combine to provide sweetness and moisture without eggs or dairy, suitable for a vegan diet. The use of whole wheat flour adds a mild nuttiness and denser texture compared to all-purpose flour, but either flour can be used. Even mixing without overworking preserves a soft bread structure.
This bread works well sliced for breakfast, snacks, or as a light dessert. It pairs well with spreads like vegan butter or nut butters. Leftovers can be stored wrapped at room temperature or refrigerated.
Proper measuring of flour and using fresh leavening agents ensures the bread rises well and avoids a dense, dry loaf. Lumps in the batter are acceptable to prevent overmixing gluten.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup vegan margarine plus more for greasing
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 cup banana about 2-3 bananas, mashed ripe
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (170 degrees C), and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the vegan margarine and sugar until the mixture is fluffy and pale.
- Mix in the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and applesauce.
- Add the flour and bananas alternately, adding ½ cup flour and ¼ cup banana at a time, starting with the flour. Mix well after each addition.
- Spoon the batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour or until the bread turns golden brown.
Notes
- Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling with a knife to prevent excess and dense bread.
- Do not overmix batter; lumps help keep the bread tender and moist.
- Ensure baking powder and baking soda are fresh for proper rising.
- Use ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce for balanced moisture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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