Vegan Banana Bread with Walnuts

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup plant-based milk
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the maple syrup, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. 6

   Fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy your Vegan Banana Bread with Walnuts!