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Vegan Chia Seed Maple Banana Bread

Vegan Chia Seed Maple Banana Bread

Make this rich, soft Vegan Chia Seed Maple Banana Bread that's incredibly moist and flavorful for your next breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine vegan
Servings 8 slices
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • loaf pan
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Ingredients
  

BREAD

  • 4 pieces very ripe Bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups organic All-Purpose Flour Can also use 1 cup all-purpose + 1 cup bread flour
  • 0.5 cups organic brown sugar
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 cups chia seeds
  • 2 tsps ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.75 cups Almond milk, unsweetened Can use your favorite plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Can also use lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cups melted coconut oil See Notes!
  • 0.25 cups pure maple syrup See Notes!

TOPPINGS

  • Sliced banana
  • Chia seeds, for garnish
  • Pure maple syrup, for drizzle

Instructions
 

TO MAKE THE VEGAN BUTTERMILK

  • In a measuring cup or bowl, add the milk and apple cider vinegar, whisking together to combine. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it slightly thickens and 'activates'.

TO MAKE THE BREAD

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease it using vegan butter or coconut oil and line with parchment paper, leaving a hanging over on the sides for an easy 'pull-out'.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, coconut oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, chia seeds, and Almond milk-AVC mixture, whisking them together until combined.
  • Next, add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and sea salt into the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. NOTE: DO NOT OVER-MIX!
  • Pour/scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan and evenly spread it out.
  • Add the sliced bananas atop the bread batter, lining them side by side until the top is fully covered. Add sprinkles of chia seeds atop everything.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife that is inserted in the middle comes out clean. NOTE: Midway, poke VERY SMALL holes all over the bread to allow heat to penetrate through.
  • Once done, remove bread from oven and let it cool for 25-30 minutes before gently removing it from loaf pan to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, slice, drizzle with a bit of maple syrup (if desired), and enjoy! Bon Appetit!

Notes

Refrigerate leftover bread tightly wrapped or keep covered in a cake stand—lasts up to a week. Can freeze leftovers by wrapping the whole loaf in aluminum foil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 284mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 2mg
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