Mashed bananas, flaxseed meal and almond milk make this healthy vegan banana bread deliciously moist and tender.

Add bittersweet chocolate chips for a decadent treat.

It all starts with some clever swaps for the dairy and egg in traditional banana bread.

mixing flax and egg in a bowl with a spoon

Tips for Making Vegan Banana Bread

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And if you want to replace egg whites, try using aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas).

Go Bananas

Just like with traditional banana bread, overripe bananas work best for vegan banana bread.

mashing up bananas in a bowl with a fork

Pour the batter into a prepared pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

You’ll also get a little bit more heart-healthy fiber.

Stir water and flaxseed meal together in a small bowl.

mixing in chocolate chips

Let stand for a few minutes.

Whisk almond milk, sugar, oil, vanilla and the flaxseed mixture in a medium bowl.

Stir in mashed bananas.

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Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.

Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

If desired, add chocolate chips, stirring just to combine; do not overmix.

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.

Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

Let cool for 1 hour before slicing.

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