Vegan Coffee Banana Bread is a delicious twist on traditional banana bread. Made with only whole food plant-based ingredients, this coffee banana bread is moist, sweet, and bursting with coffee flavor.
I'm in the habit of buying tons of bananas. If I don't eat them, I just freeze them. Or make banana bread.
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I wanted to make something that was a little different this time. I knew I wanted the bread to have some sort of texture. Chocolate chips? Raisins? Almonds? Blueberries?
I had some espresso powder so I decided to add that to my banana bread and really lean into those breakfast vibes.
What is coffee banana bread?
Coffee banana bread is all the deliciously soft, sweet flavor of traditional banana bread infused with the rich, nutty flavor of coffee.
It's banana bread with a coffee flavor!
Why I love this Vegan Coffee Banana Bread
- Dietary needs - this banana bread recipe is dairy-free, plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free
- Made in one bowl - all the ingredients mix together in just one bowl for easy prep and even easier cleanup
- Sweetened with bananas - there's no sweetener in this recipe besides bananas! Not even date sugar (which I often use in baked goods). Very ripe bananas are super sweet and also come with fiber and nutrients that you don't typically find in sugar.
- Rich coffee flavor - coffee turns this banana bread into a decadent treat you'll be itching to eat for breakfast (with a cup of coffee, perhaps)
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Bananas: for best results, use bananas that are very brown and spotty. The bananas are the only sweetener in this bread, so maximize the sweet flavor with the ripest bananas you can get your hands on.
- Nut Butter: I used my homemade cashew butter. You could also use homemade almond butter, or a store-bought nut butter with no added sugar or added oils
- Baking Powder & Apple Cider Vinegar: the combination of an acid (ACV) and a base (baking powder) creates a reaction that allows the bread to rise properly. The reaction causes air bubbles to form, leaving your bread light and airy. Don't skip these ingredients!
- Espresso Powder: espresso powder is the real powerhouse of flavor in this recipe. You can also use instant coffee.
- Cinnamon
- Flours: Oat Flour & Almond Flour. I've used a combination of flours in this recipe to achieve a perfect texture! Banana breads with all oat flour turn out very mushy while banana breads with almond flour aren't soft enough. Using both oat flour and almond flour helps create a soft bread consistency
- Ground Flaxseed: flax serves as replacement for an egg. It helps bind the bread together. You could also use ground chia seeds.
How to Make Coffee Banana Bread
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly using a fork.
Step 3. Add in the nut butter, baking powder, and apple cider vinegar, espresso powder, and cinnamon. Stir until smooth.
Step 4. Stir in the oat flour, almond flour, and ground flaxseed until combined.
Step 5. Spread the mixture into the lined loaf pan. Cut the remaining banana in half lengthwise and place the slices on top.
Step 6. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the top is lightly brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!
Since this banana bread is made from whole food plant-based ingredients, it will not last very long on the counter. Store your leftovers in the fridge wrapped in foil for up to a week.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for the gifts of resourcefulness and creativity. You help us make amazing creations. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Coffee Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 5 Medium Very Ripe Bananas
- ¼ Cup Nut Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Espresso Powder
- ⅛ Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Cup Oat Flour
- ¾ Cup Almond Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Ground Flaxseed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly using a fork.
- Add in the nut butter, baking powder, and apple cider vinegar, espresso powder, and cinnamon. Stir until smooth.
- Stir in the oat flour, almond flour, and ground flaxseed until combined.
- Spread the mixture into the lined loaf pan. Cut the remaining banana in half lengthwise and place the slices on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the top is lightly brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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