Vegan banana bread (Νηστίσιμο κέικ με μπανάνες)

Vegan banana bread (Νηστίσιμο κέικ με μπανάνες)

Vegan banana bread that is loaded with bananas, and flavour.

So many incredible things happen in the world, by accident.  Fortuitous accidents in medicine have led to the discovery of quinine, the smallpox vaccination and x-rays.  Artists like Da Vinci and Cozens searched for inspiration in the dirt on walls and streaks on stones; deliberate use of accidental imperfections which helped shape an entire art movement and created masterpieces.  In fashion, Calvin Klein got his start because a coat buyer got off the elevator on the wrong floor and stepped into Klein’s workroom.  He then proceeded to place a $50,000 order for coats.  Seriously!

Vegan banana bread (Νηστίσιμο κέικ με μπανάνες)

Although kitchen mishaps can often be dangerous, sometimes unlucky things happen for a reason.  That’s the case with this vegan banana bread, which we feel is too good not to share in Our Kouppes.  One of us (coincidentally, the one who our parents claim was an accident!) loves baking, and banana bread is a specialty.  One day, after the bananas were mashed and many of the ingredients were already combined, there was the sad realization that there were no eggs in the fridge.  Not a single one.  It was cold out, and the idea of running to the neighbours or to the store to get some eggs was less than appealing.  And then, a memory popped up of having read something about using flax as an egg substitute.  What was there to lose?  Feeling daring, a few more substitutions were made, and what resulted was a banana bread which was vegan and consequently, perfect for nistea (Greek Orthodox fasting).  How lucky! And how delicious!

Helpful hints

This vegan banana bread is loaded with bananas; 8 to be exact!  The key to a deliciously moist banana bread is to use bananas that are very, very ripe…maybe even overripe.  If your bananas are ripening and close to the point of rotting, but you are not ready to make your bread (or you don’t have enough bananas), toss them in the freezer.  Although you can peel them and slice them up to freeze, the easiest way is to simply put them in the freezer, whole and with the peel on.  Freezing will cause the peel to turn black…don’t panic.  This is normal, and perfectly fine.

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When you are ready to make your bread, defrost your bananas completely by placing them on the counter (in a bowl…they will release water and make a bit of a mess) for a few hours.  Then, when you are ready to use them, with a sharp paring knife make some slits in the peel and slide the bananas right out. If you are rushed, you can speed up the process of defrosting your bananas by running them under hot water or letting them sit in a bowl of warm water.

What is the easiest way to mash bananas for banana bread?

There are many ways to mash your bananas. You can use a fork or a potato masher, however the easiest way is to actually use the paddle attachment of your stand mixer.  Mashed bananas in a flash!

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How do you replace eggs with flaxseeds in baking?

The magic of this recipe is that flaxseeds actually replace the eggs.  In order to replace one egg in most recipes, you use one tablespoon of ground flaxseed (which you can buy as flax meal, or which you can grind yourself using a coffee or spice grinder) and 2 1/2 tablespoons of water.  Mix well, and voila!  An egg…sort of.  Perfect for most baking,  but less perfect for, let’s say,  an omelette.

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This recipe makes a lot of banana bread.  Usually, we end up with a bundt pan and a loaf pan, although you can also make 3 loaf pans if you prefer.  If this is more banana bread than you can handle, simply wrap the extra in plastic wrap, place it in a freezer bag, and freeze.  When you have a craving, defrost it at room temperature and enjoy!  It will be as good as the day you baked it.

Looking for some more bread recipes, try these!

Cinnamon raisin bread

Chocolate chip banana bread

Easy pumpkin bread

Vegan banana bread (Νηστίσιμο κέικ με μπανάνες)
Vegan banana bread (Νηστίσιμο κέικ με μπανάνες)
Vegan banana bread (Νηστίσιμο κέικ με μπανάνες)

The chocolate chips used in this recipe are vegan; if this is not a concern or requirement for you, simply use any chocolate chips or chocolate chunks that you like.  You can also substitute the chocolate for crushed walnuts (maybe you have some left over from making melomakarona).

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Vegan banana bread (Νηστίσιμο κέικ με μπανάνες)

Vegan banana bread

Vegan banana bread is easy and loaded with bananas!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 3 loafs
Author: Mia Kouppa

Equipment

  • Loaf pan

Ingredients

  • 3 ¼ cups (487 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tbsp (28 grams) ground flaxseeds
  • 10 tbsp (150 mL) water
  • 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
  • 1 cup (250 mL) vegetable oil
  • 8 medium bananas, very ripe
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups (230 grams) vegan chocolate chips
  • vegetable oil for greasing the pans

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare your pans by greasing them lightly.  We usually use one bundt pan and one loaf pan, although you can use 3 loaf pans, for this recipe.  Line the loaf pans with parchment paper after greasing them, for easier clean-up.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.  Set aside.
    3 ¼ cups (487 grams) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Prepare your flax egg substitute by combining the ground flax and the water in a small bowl.  Mix well.  Set aside.
    4 tbsp (28 grams) ground flaxseeds, 10 tbsp (150 mL) water
  • Place your peeled bananas in the bowl of a stand mixer.  Using the paddle attachment, mash your bananas.  Transfer the mashed bananas to another bowl, and set aside.  It is not necessary to wash the bowl of the stand mixer.
    8 medium bananas, very ripe
  • To the bowl of your stand mixer add the ground flax and water mixture, the sugars and the oil.  Beat well.
    2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar, 1 cup (250 mL) vegetable oil, 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
  • Turn the speed to low, and carefully add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture.  Turn the speed to medium and mix until well combined.
  • With the speed turned back down to low, add the mashed bananas and the vanilla.  Mix well, scraping the sides and bottom of your mixing bowl to ensure that all is well combined.
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Finally, add the chocolate chips and mix.
    1 ⅓ cups (230 grams) vegan chocolate chips
  • When your banana bread dough is ready, transfer it to your prepared pans. There should be 2 – 3 inches of space between the top of your baking pans and the dough.
  • Place baking pans in the center of your preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes.
  • A toothpick inserted into the center of your cake should come out clean, indicating that your cakes are done.
  • Remove your cakes from the oven and allow to rest for approximately 5 minutes before removing them from the pans.  Allow to cool completely on a wire baking rack.
  • Enjoy!

Thanks for sharing!

11 Comments

  1. a little Swiss, a little Canadian says:

    Sounds delicious!

    1. miakouppa says:

      Thank you so much. It actually is pretty delicious; and very easy to make. Hope you give it a try 🙂

  2. I made this yesterday almost exactly as you describe. It really came out perfectly. I was wondering what medium bananas mean. If ever you make this again, please let us know how many cups of banana puree we should use. I also made it without any electrical mixers; just by hand. I also halved the recipe and used walnuts instead of chocolate chips. Lovely recipe. First time I have cooked with flax instead of eggs. Makes me feel like a scientist.

    1. miakouppa says:

      That’s awesome Marina! Good idea about measuring out the banana puree in cups. Will definitely do that 🙂 And you are absolutely right in your feeling…baking IS a science…and an art. ❤😊

  3. I still can’t print the banana vegan recipe, even after I changed the browser. I was able to print some of your other recipes 🤷🏻‍♀️

    1. miakouppa says:

      Sorry to hear that Angela. We are not sure why you are having troubles. We have double checked on our end and are able to print the recipe. Perhaps have someone else try for you?

  4. veganundklücklich says:

    Großartig!
    Danke für das vegane Rezept und für die Gramm Angaben.
    Viele Grüße,
    Jesse-Gabriel

  5. Is the recipe for 3 people or 3 separate loafs?

    1. miakouppa says:

      Hi Jennifer! It’s for 3 separate loaves.

  6. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but this was amazing! It seems better than regular banana bread! Also, I was interested to learn that flax is an egg substitute! Thank you for your recipes, I’ve been able to add variety to our fast!5 stars

    1. miakouppa says:

      Yay! So happy you gave our recipe a try. We hope you continue to find more to love here with us xoxo Helen & Billie

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