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Vegan Diaries - Green Spinach Banana Bread
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Vegan Banana Bread with Spinach

Sweet, moist, and packed with spinach and chia seeds, this super green banana bread is a tasty way to sneak in veggies and healthy Omega-3s!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10 serves
Calories 251kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 2 large bananas overripe; approx. 1 cup mashed or 227g
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds approx. 21g
  • ½ cup unsweetened soy milk or other milk of choice; approx. 120ml
  • cup vegetable oil mild-flavored; or melted coconut oil; approx. 67g
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves fresh, packed; approx. 60g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • cup sugar raw sugar or granulated; approx. 133g
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plain flour; approx. 240g
  • ½ tsp baking soda approx. 3g
  • 1 tsp baking powder approx. 4g
  • ¼ tsp salt approx. 1.5g

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper for easier removal.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • In a blender, combine the peeled bananas, chia seeds, soy milk, vegetable oil, spinach, and vanilla (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined—do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Storage

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Bread may dry out faster if refrigerated. To freeze, wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months. Reheat slices in the toaster or microwave before serving.

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Notes

Lower sugar option: This recipe works well with reduced sugar—1/4 cup (50g) still gives a lightly sweet flavor.
Glaze: For a sweeter finish, mix a few tablespoons of coconut cream with powdered sugar to form a glaze. Drizzle over the cooled loaf before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg