Print

Spinach Banana Bread (Vegan)

A recipe for moist banana bread that is vegan and has a healthy dose of spinach for a vibrant green and healthy loaf. 

Course Brunch
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 slices

Ingredients

  • 4 very ripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter (earth balance)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup raw spinach
  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chopped or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a loaf tin with parchment paper

  2. In a blender combine vegan milk, vinegar, spinach, bananas, vanilla, and blend. Once spinach is finely broken down, pour in sugar and blend to combine further. Add 1-3 tsp more milk if needed to loosen mixture if unable to blend. 

  3. Melt vegan butter and pour into blender and mix until combined, about 10 seconds. 

  4. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the medium bowl of dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Batter should be smooth with no flour streaks or lumps. 

  6. Mix in dark chocolate and pour into loaf tin. 

  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes depending on your oven, when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean remove to cool. 

  8. Let cool in loaf tin for 15 minutes before flipping onto a cooling rack to cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling.