Dairy-free Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup neutral oil (e.g., canola, sunflower, light olive oil)
• 1/3 cup plain plant-based yogurt
• 2/3 cup brown sugar (or white sugar, or a mix)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, almonds or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease...: Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly oil it.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed...: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, oil, plant yogurt, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.

3. 3

   Sprinkle in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and...: Sprinkle in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Don’t overmix.

4. 4

   Fold in the walnuts, almonds, or chocolate chips,...: Fold in the walnuts, almonds, or chocolate chips, if using.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

6. 6

   Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick...: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

7. 7

   Let the banana bread cool in the pan...: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.