The riper your bananas are, the sweeter the bread will be. If you're looking for an even sweeter bread, replace 1/4 cup of the mashed bananas with an extra 1/4 cup of maple syrup.

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread (Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar Free)

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Enjoy the delicious pb + banana combo with this easy Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread. This bread is gluten-free and refined sugar free!

A freshly baked loaf of vegan peanut butter banana bread.

Peanut butter and bananas both make my top 5 list of foods. They are both so delightful. AND they are better together.

One of my staple desserts is my peanut butter banana nice cream. It's rich with peanut butter, yet sweet and creamy from bananas. The flavor combination is so good. It begs to be made into banana bread.

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Why I love this Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
How to make Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Storing Plant-Based Banana Bread
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A loaf of peanut butter banana bread, sliced in half.

Why I love this Vegan Peanut Butter 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
Soft and moist - this banana bread has a luscious texture
Peanut butter flavor - peanut butter and banana is a classic combo for a reason. This bread is bursting with rich pb flavor and the sweetness of bananas

A freshly baked loaf of vegan peanut butter banana bread, sliced.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Bananas: for best results, use bananas that are very brown and spotty. The riper your bananas, the sweeter the bread will be!
Peanut Butter: look for a peanut butter with no added sugar or added oils. I love a good fresh-ground butter from Fresh Thyme or Kroger's peanut butter with only peanuts and salt!
Maple Syrup: most of my banana bread recipes don't use maple syrup, but I really love the extra sweetness it adds to this flavor combo
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!
Oat Flour: feel free to use homemade oat flour or grab store bought - either will work!
Ground Flaxseed: flax serves as replacement for an egg. It helps bind the bread together. You could also use ground chia seeds.
Cinnamon
Salt
Peanuts and Chocolate Chips: use either, both, or neither! The bread is delicious any way you make it

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread Ingredients

How to make Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2. In a large bowl mix the banana, peanut butter, and apple cider vinegar.

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread Step 2 - mash the bananas and mix the wet ingredients.

Step 3. Add the oat flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread Step 3 - add the dry ingredients.

Step 4. Stir in the peanuts and chocolate chips, if using.

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread Step 4 - stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.

Step 5. Spread the mixture into the lined loaf pan. If desired, press a banana halved lengthwise into the top of the loaf.

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread Step 5 - transfer to a loaf pan and top with a halved banana.

Step 6. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the top is lightly brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread Step 6 - bake.

Step 7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread Step 7 - let cool before slicing.

Storing Plant-Based Banana Bread

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 or in a container for up to a week.

FAQ & Expert Tips

Make it sweeter

The riper your bananas are, the sweeter the bread will be. If you're looking for an even sweeter bread, replace ¼ cup of the mashed bananas with an extra ¼ cup of maple syrup.

Is oat flour gluten-free?

Yes. Oats are naturally gluten-free. Some oats have cross contamination with gluten during processing, so if you are especially sensitive buy certified GF oats.

Can I use a different flour?

This recipe would work fine with all purpose flour. (Though it wouldn't be as healthy! - strive for minimal processing.)

Let the bread cool.

I highly recommend waiting at least 15 minutes, but ideally several hours for the bread to cool. The bread is still cooking when it comes out of the oven and you'll get the best texture if you wait for the loaf to cool.

How do I store this banana bread?

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. You can also slice and freeze this bread for up to 12 months.

A stack of vegan peanut banana bread slices.

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You'll need a loaf pan to bake the bread.
My favorite mixing bowls.
And plenty of parchment paper.

Recipe Prayer

Thank you God for flavors we love and enjoy. Allow this bread to nourish our bodies. Amen.

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