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Dairy Free Banana Bread
If you love banana bread dairy free but can’t eat dairy products, this recipe is for you. This dairy free banana bread is moist, fluffy and delicious, and it’s easy to make with simple ingredients. You don’t need any special equipment or fancy substitutes, just a few ripe bananas, some oil, sugar, flour, baking soda and salt. You can also add some nuts, chocolate chips and dried fruits if you like. This dairy free banana bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert, and it freezes well too. In this blog post, I’ll show you how to make this amazing dairy free banana bread in a few simple steps. Let’s get started!
Dairy Free Banana Bread Recipe With Oil
To make this dairy free banana bread with oil, you’ll need some simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ripe bananas: The riper better, as they will add more sweetness and moisture to bread.
Oil: You can use any neutral oil, such as canola, vegetable and sunflower oil. You can also use dissolved coconut oil if you go for.
Sugar: You can use mashed sugar, brown sugar or coco sugar. You can also reduce amount of sugar if you want a less sweet bread.
Vanilla extract: For some extra flavor and aroma.
Flour: You can use all purpose flour, whole wheat flour and a gluten free flour blend.
Baking soda: To help the bread rise and create a nice texture.
Salt: To balance out the sweetness and increase flavor.
Cinnamon: For some warmth and spice. You can also add some nutmeg, cloves or ginger if you like.
Nuts: Optional, but highly recommended. You can use walnuts, pecans, almonds or any nuts you like. They will add some crunch and healthy fats to bread.
How To Make Dairy Free Banana Bread With Oil
Making dairy free banana bread with oil is super easy and quick. Here are steps:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, smash bananas with a fork until continuous. Add oil, sugar and vanilla and whisk well to combine.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and stir with a wooden spoon until just incorporated. Don’t overmix batter and bread will be tough.
- Fold in the nuts if using and transfer the batter to prepared pan. Smooth top and sprinkle some more nuts if desired.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick placed in the point comes out clean.
- Let bread cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your dairy free banana bread with some vegan butter, jam, nutella and peanut butter.
Other delicious dairy free quick bread recipes
If you love dairy free banana bread with oil, you might also like these other dairy free quick bread recipes:
Vegan Zucchini Bread: A moist and tender zucchini bread that is vegan and gluten free dairy free banana bread. It’s loaded with shredded zucchini, chocolate chips and walnuts for delicious treat.
Vegan Pumpkin Bread: A spiced pumpkin bread that is vegan and oil free. It is made with pumpkin puree, maple syrup and oat flour for wholesome and satisfying snack.
Vegan Lemon Blueberry Bread: A bright and refreshing lemon blueberry bread that are vegan and gluten free dairy free banana bread. It is bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with tangy lemon glaze.
Why This Dairy Free Banana Bread Works
Dairy free banana bread works because it uses ripe bananas as natural sweetener and moisturizer. Bananas also add lot of flavor and texture to the bread. Oil helps to keep bread moist and tender, while baking soda helps to create fluffy crumb. Cinnamon is adds some warmth and spice, while the nuts add some crunch and healthy fats.
Taste & Texture
It has delicious taste and texture that will make you forget it is dairy free. It has sweet banana flavor with hint of vanilla and cinnamon. It has moist and fluffy texture with some crunchy nuts throughout. It is soft, tender and satisfying.
How To Store Banana Bread
You can store dairy free banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to week. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. To freeze it, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in freezer bag. To thaw it, let this sit at room temperature for few hours and microwave it for a few seconds.
What to serve on your banana bread
You can enjoy this dairy free banana bread plain and with some toppings of your choice. Here are some ideas:
Vegan butter: A classic and simple way to enjoy banana bread. You can use store bought and homemade vegan butter.
Jam: A fruity and sweet topping that goes well with banana bread. You can use any jam you like, such as strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and apricot.
Nutella: A decadent and indulgent topping that will make your banana bread dairy free even more delicious. You can use store bought or homemade vegan nutella.
Peanut butter: A nutty and creamy topping that adds some protein and healthy fats to your banana bread. You can use smooth or crunchy peanut butter, and any other nut butter you like.
Coconut whipped cream: A light and fluffy topping that adds some richness and creaminess to your banana bread. You can make your own coconut whipped cream by chilling a can of full fat coconut milk and whipping the solid part with some sugar and vanilla.
Equipment of Dairy Free Banana Bread
To make this dairy free banana bread recipe, you’ll need the following equipment:
A 9×5 inch loaf pan: This is standard size for most quick bread recipes. You can use a metal or glass pan, but make sure to grease it well to prevent sticking.
A large bowl: You’ll need a large bowl to mix the wet ingredients and dry ingredients together. You can use any bowl you have, but make sure it’s big enough to hold all the batter.
A fork: You’ll need a fork to mash bananas until smooth. You can also use a potato masher or a blender if you prefer.
A whisk: You’ll need a whisk to whisk together oil, sugar and vanilla until well combined. You can also use a fork or a spoon if you don’t have a whisk.
A wooden spoon: You’ll need a wooden spoon to stir in the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon until just incorporated. You can also use a rubber spatula or a metal spoon if you don’t have a wooden spoon.
A measuring cup and spoons: You’ll need a measuring cup and spoons to measure out the ingredients accurately. You can use dry or liquid measuring cups, but make sure to level off the flour and sugar with a knife or your finger.
A knife: You’ll need a knife to chop the nuts if using and to slice bread once it’s cooled.
A toothpick: You’ll need a toothpick to test if bread is done by inserting it in the center and checking if it comes out clean.
A cooling rack: You’ll need a cooling rack to cool bread completely before slicing and serving. You can also use a plate and a cutting board if you don’t have a cooling rack.
Storage and Freezing Instructions
Dairy free banana bread can be keeped at room temperature for up to 3 days, in an airtight vessel and covered in plastic wrap. To keep it longer, you can refrigerate it for up to a week and freeze it for up to 3 months.
To freeze banana bread, let it cool completely and then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. You can freeze the whole loaf and slice it first and freeze individual slices. To thaw the frozen bread, let it sit at room temperature for a few hours and microwave it for 10 to 15 seconds.
FAQ’s
How do I know when the banana bread is done?
Best way to check if banana bread dairy free is done is to insert a toothpick and a skewer into the center of loaf. If it comes out clean and with a few moist crumbs, then bread is done. If it comes out wet and with batter on it, then bread needs more time in the oven.
How do I prevent the banana bread from sinking in the middle?
There are a few possible reasons why your banana bread may sink in the middle: your oven temperature is too low and too high, your baking soda is old and expired, you overmixed batter and you opened the oven door too often while baking. To prevent this from happening, make sure your oven is preheated to 350°F (177°C), your baking soda is fresh and active, you mix batter just until combined and you don’t peek into the oven until bread is almost done.
How do I make the banana bread more moist?
To make banana bread dairy free more moist, you can add more oil, mashed banana and applesauce to batter. You can also cover the bread with foil halfway through baking to prevent it from browning too much and drying out.
How do I make the banana bread more fluffy?
To make banana bread dairy free more fluffy, you can add more baking soda, eggs and yogurt to batter. You can also sift the flour before adding it to the wet ingredients to aerate it and create a lighter texture.
Conclusion
This dairy free banana bread is a simple and satisfying treat that you can enjoy for breakfast, snack and dessert. It’s moist, tender and full of banana flavor and cinnamon spice. You can customize it with your favorite nuts and chocolate chips, and leave it plain for a classic version. It’s easy to make with basic ingredients and it’s freezer friendly too. Try this recipe today and let me know how you like it!
3-4 ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or another oil of choice) 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt heat up oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 9x5 inch loaf pan. In large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in oil, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. In separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into prepare loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until picktooth inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack cool completely. One slice of this dairy free banana bread (without nuts) has about 210 calories, 8 grams of fat, 32 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 16 grams of sugar and 3 grams of protein.
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