One-Bowl Chocolate Banana Bread

Turned out very yummy and fluffy. Even my boyfriend likes it and he's not a huge banana bread fan. The taste of the flax seed is quite strong though, so you have to like that

Absolutely delicious! I used chia seeds instead of flaxseed. My favorite new banana bread recipe!

I just tried this recipe and it is absolutely delicious. I’m actually not a banana bread fan but this with chocolate chips was soooo good. Will definitely be saving this recipe

This has been my go-to banana bread recipe since going vegan (4 years). I make it for my staff all the time and they devour it. I let mine cook for a whole hour and I occasionally omit the chocolate or swap it for blueberries and it works just as great.

I have not made the banana bread yet but I was wondering if dates or date syrup could be used for sweetener in this recipe and can I skip the oil in the recipe?

PUL Team - May 27, 2025, 8:05 p.m.

Hey Barbara! Thanks so much for your interest in the vegan banana bread recipe ☺️ We haven’t tested it ourselves using dates, date syrup, or leaving out the oil completely, so we can’t say for sure how it would turn out. That said, the applesauce in the recipe already replaces a good portion of oil, and the little bit that remains helps with moisture and texture. Skipping it entirely might make the loaf drier or a bit more dense, but you’re always welcome to experiment!

As for sweeteners, dates or date syrup could work, but they might make the batter wetter and heavier, which could impact the baking time and texture. If you give it a go, we’d love to hear how it turns out 🫶

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Sooo delicious, however I needed to put mine at a higher temperature for my oven. Incredible recipe and so glad it’s one bowl!

This was my first vegan cake and we loved it. My toddler couldn't getrocknet enough if it.

My favorite

Made this last night and silly me forgot to add the flax egg 😣 I also used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 GF flour. Texture was a little gummy probably because of lack of flax. Baked for 65 minutes. BUT the flavor was still wonderful and of course edible! Haha! Will make again and next time will NOT forget the flax egg.

An amazing recipe and always turning out great using the stated ingredients – made it twice in the last weeks and everyone enjoyed it and asked for the recipe!
Thank you and thanks for having a blogpost to share with friends ☺️❤️

PUL Team - April 20, 2025, 2:13 p.m.

Aww it means so much that the vegan banana bread recipe is being enjoyed, Nora, and thank you for sharing the love! It's the biggest compliment 🥰

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Yummy! I only had 2 bananas so I made a smaller batch and put it in a muffin tin. 6 delicious muffins as the result. Perfect snack! 😍

YUM!!!! This is the my first vegan cake that came out successfully. This even though I substituted a couple of ingredients. I had flaxseed protein. Sweetened apple sauce. And part granulated sugar and part coconut sugar. The batter was very wet and had 5o minutes in the oven but the bread came out PERFECT in the end❤️ Thank you!!

PUL Team - April 14, 2025, 10:18 p.m.

Gosh what a big compliment, Vicki! So glad to hear the vegan banana bread recipe was enjoyed 🤗✨

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Hello!
First of all I love your one bowl recipes!

My question is: we dont have ground flaxseeds in germany. There are only crushed flaxseeds in the supermarket. Do i use these or do i ground the flaxseeds on my own ?
Thank you !

PUL Team - April 11, 2025, 8:06 p.m.

Hey Kornelia! Thanks so much for the kind words, we're so glad you're enjoying the one-bowl recipes ☺️ Crushed flaxseeds will still work, although for best results, we'd recommend grinding them a bit finer at home to help them gel better with water. Happy baking!

Joshu - April 12, 2025, 1:26 p.m.

1. For non rancid oil, it is always better to ground the whole flaxseed the time you need them. The broken one int supermarkets sit there for who knows how long.
2. I would ground them (also the broken ones) because the gel-making substances are further broken down and you have a better egg substitute :)

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I substitute all purpose flour with almond flour, and didn’t add the apple sauce. The recipe didn’t work for me unfortunately.

PUL Team - April 8, 2025, 9:16 p.m.

Hey Kashvi, thanks so much for giving the recipe a try and for sharing your experience. Baking really is a bit like science! Small changes can have a big impact on the final result, especially since almond flour doesn’t have gluten to help with the structure of the vegan banana loaf.

If you're up for it, we’d love for you to give it another go using the original ingredients. That said, we’ve also heard some folks have had success using oil instead of applesauce if that’s easier to find 💛

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Delicious and indulgent. I added walnuts as well. 😋

I’ve used the same banana bread recipe for years, and finally decided to try a new one. PUL recipe is a new favorite and will now be in my rotation. I live in FL, and used a 9 x 5 pan, it took 60 min to cook at 350. I highly recommend this recipe to everyone :)

PUL Team - April 4, 2025, 4:29 a.m.

Aw thanks so much for sharing your experience with the vegan banana bread recipe, Maria! It means so much. Hugs to Florida 🤗

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Your recipes ALWAYS come out great when I try them! I altered this one slightly, and it was still perfect!

This banana loaf recipe is our go to for a lovely afternoon snack and when we have guests. We love a piece of loaf when we break during our hikes. Always delicious and enjoyed by all.

We make this so often! It is sooo delicious. Sometimes we don't add any sugar and it's still so good. Thanks.

This is so amazing!

We’ve now made many pick up limes recipes, and every single one is on point. Sadiya you NEVER miss, it’s very admirable! Thank you for recipe testing so much (I’m guessing) that each of your recipes ends up spot on.

PUL Team - March 8, 2025, 10:17 p.m.

Aww we're so glad you're enjoying the recipes, J! There's definitely a lot of love (and taste-testing) behind the scenes. Thanks for the sweet words ❤️

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I used only 20 g granulated sugar and 2 tsp honey ( i m not vegan ) and it ended up perfectly sweet and sour from the apples.

I didn't have flax seeds or eggs , but i am very happy with the result

I 100% recommend

So moist and delicious!

Hi !! Apple sauce will be like apple juice or cooked apple puree?

PUL Team - Feb. 23, 2025, 3:55 a.m.

Hey Barbara! Applesauce is more like a cooked apple purée rather than apple juice. It has a thick, smooth texture and adds moisture to the recipe. You can buy it ready-made or make it at home by cooking and blending peeled apples until smooth 🤗

Barbara Avanzini - Feb. 25, 2025, 7:27 p.m.

Right!! 😊 thank you.....and thank you as well for your brilliant app and work!!!

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I’m trying to not use granulated sugar and wonder what a better option would be.

PUL Team - Feb. 16, 2025, 8:18 p.m.

Hey there, Tina, thanks for your interest in the banana bread recipe without sugar 🤗 We haven’t tried this one without granulated sugar, so we can’t say for certain how it will turn out. We’ve heard positive reviews from people using half the recommended sugar, substituting syrup, or opting for coconut or brown sugar instead of granulated sugar though!

Ene Diana - March 6, 2025, 8:37 p.m.

I used only 20 g granulated sugar and 2 tsp honey ( i m not vegan ) and it ended up perfectly sweet and sour from the apples.
I 100% recommend

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Yum! It was so good and easy😍

I made these as mini muffins, added chopped walnuts and chocolate chips, and baked them for 20 minutes at 320F. They turned out great!😊

I wanted to use almond flour, instead of all purpose. How much quantity of almond flour I can use? Can you please suggest?

PUL Team - Jan. 14, 2025, 4:14 a.m.

Hey Mythri, we haven't tried it ourselves, so we can't say with certainty. The almond flour lacks gluten and will change the texture of the loaf, but if you test it out, let us know how it goes 🤗

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Very nice, thank you!

Delicious!

Delicious, thank you! 😊❤️

Superb recipe! 😊 Perfectly moist yet fluffy and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again!

Une super recette ultra délicieuse 😋

Perfect and Very good recipe I tried so many time and it tastes very delicious specially after on day 😋 thnx for your efforts 👌

It is difficult to get apple sauce. What can be used instead? Some kind of apple jam?

PUL Team - Dec. 1, 2024, 5:16 p.m.

Hi there, Anders, thanks for your interest in the banana bread recipe with chocolate! We've heard several positive reviews for leaving out the applesauce. Alternatively, oil generally substitutes for applesauce well, such as 1/4 cup of refined coconut oil for 9 slices. More mashed bananas, plant-based Greek yogurt, or another pureed fruit, such as pears or sweet potato, are some other ideas that may be fun to experiment with too 🫶

Anders Levorsen - Dec. 1, 2024, 11:43 p.m.

The first time I read this recipe, I misread 'applesauce' as 'appelsinjuice' (which is Norwegian for orange juice), so I used orange juice instead - and it turned out great! Happy accident!

PUL Team - Dec. 2, 2024, 12:53 a.m.

Oh interesting! sounds like a citrusy twist 🙌

ala - Feb. 16, 2025, 2:17 p.m.

plus i couple off times, incl here, tired of buying apple puree in plastic- baked one cut in half apple 10 mins? and blended it - worked!

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Sweet, comforting, and melts in your mouth! This was the perfect dessert to make for a late Autumn evening.

Came out very nice ! I added only half of the sugar and still came out great , gonna play around with it some more but highly recommend trying the recipe. It was my first time making banana bread

PUL Team - Nov. 14, 2024, 2:28 p.m.

How special that this was your first banana bread recipe! So glad it was enjoyed, Kaawaiiah 😊

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Perfectly moist and tasty! I used a bit less sugar but it was still pretty sweet (can't dare use less though as I'm afraid that could mess with how well it bakes). Really easy and rewarding recipe.

Love love love it! Seriously the fluffiest, moistest and most delicious banana breads I ever made.
I put in some pecans and used less sugar, works great.

Soooo good. I did do two changes though, instead of all purpose flour I used oat flour and added walnuts. It was delicious!

This recipe was great, the banana bread was perfect! I’ve been craving banana bread for so long but I’m really bad at baking but now I can finally make a good banana bread by myself with this recipe!

This is one of the best banana bread recipes I've ever tried and everyone I baked it for thought the same!
I'm still playing with the sugar and oil ratio and (since I'm not fan of overly sweet desserts) I found it still tasted gread after reducing sugar. Also, adding more applesauce and less oil doesn't impact the moisture - still tasted great as original recipe. Thank you Sadia and PUL team :)

PUL Team - Nov. 4, 2024, 3:04 p.m.

Oh, Antonija, what a big compliment! This is our favourite banana bread recipe as well 🥰 enjoy experimenting with it ✨

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Two things to note.

We live in Florida and I cooked it 56 minutes, I think it could use even another six minutes.

We also used dark cacao (not vegan) because we couldn’t find dairy free chocolate, it was super bitter. I would definitely use a milk chocolate next time or find dairy free.

Despite assuming I had all the ingredients on hand, I did not add the applesauce, used half coconut sugar and all coconut oil and gluten-free flour. They were very brownie like and my husband love them.

Made this recipe with added instant coffee granules and it added a really nice depth! Didn’t have applesauce on hand so added some extra oil and banana, and in place of ground flax seeds I made a gel of whole chia seeds. To my surprise it still turned out amazing, thank you for your recipe <3

I love this recipe so much! When I was back at home it just lasted a day haha It is just the perfect banana bread!!
Now I am living on my own, I have never frozen banana bread before but I think I will do so, so it doesn’t go bad! Silly question, but how do I unfreeze it? Just leave it out on the counter? Or with the microwave? Or the oven?

Thank you!! ☺️

PUL Team - Oct. 5, 2024, 4:36 a.m.

Hiya Vic, awe so thrilled to hear this - and it's not a silly question at all 😊 For the frozen banana bread, let it sit at room temperature to thaw and then heat it in the oven or the air fryer. We don't suggest using a microwave as this may change the texture 🤗

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Very tasty and easy to make, love it!
I don't have the right form, so I made banana bread muffins and it worked really well.

I first did not understand that the bananas should be added to the flaxseed egg and not a separate bowl. Maybe that could be written clearer :)

PUL Team - Sept. 30, 2024, 3:18 p.m.

So happy to hear that the banana bread muffins were enjoyed, Kira! We've updated the line to help make it more clear. In case you're using the PUL App and it helps, clicking the "make" button at the bottom of the recipe screen will open step-by-step cook-along instructions with pictures. Happy baking! 😊

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So easy and so good!

This was so good and moist. I do recommend adding walnuts for more texture if that's your vibe.

PUL Team - Sept. 25, 2024, 2:54 p.m.

Mmm a lovely idea, Kim, so glad that the vegan banana bread recipe is being enjoyed 🤗

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Best of the best😍

This is the most amazing recipe ever!!

Wonderful recipe, had to bake it a little longer than instructed, but I guess that’s cause of various factors like the utensil used, etc… Taste was incredible!

This was really easy to make and came out super light and fluffy.
I didn't have applesauce so substituted half peanut butter and half oat milk - worked a treat 😋

So good every time! I added in some almond flour this time and still worked out wonderfully. Thanks, Sadia :)

Hi, I love your recipes, tried so many!!
I want to try this one but I don’t have flaxseeds. How can I replace them? Eggs? How many ? Thanks

PUL Team - Sept. 17, 2024, 10:10 p.m.

Hi Rita, aw so glad that you're enjoying the PUL recipes 🤗 The ground flaxseeds can be substituted for ground chia seeds. The seeds and water can also possibly be substituted for ½ a ripe mashed banana or ¼- ½ cup of another pureed fruit such as unsweetened applesauce. Since we only use plant-based products here at PUL we haven't tested out the banana bread recipe with an egg, but we hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it!

Rita - Sept. 17, 2024, 11:03 p.m.

Hi, I did :) I googled it and put chia seeds instead, and it was delicious!!
My 2 year old loved it, I think I just found him a new snack :)
Thank you

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I've been using the YouTube video for this recipe for years and it's my favorite banana bread!

PUL Team - Sept. 17, 2024, 9:35 p.m.

Gosh thanks for being part of the community for so long, Marjolein, and taking the time to share the glowing review! It means the world ☺️✨

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It was so good, the whole family loved it.

So yummy! Next time I might add some pecans or other nuts for a little crunch.

Really easy to make. It tastes too good!!!!! (i.e. both my hubby and I want to eat too much of it at a time!!!!)
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.

Hands down the best banana bread recipe I've ever tried! So simple to make and so full of flavour! Love it!

Thanks for this perfect n easy recipe. Kids loved them, I plan to make these for regularly as kids school snack. I am trying to avoid use of oil as much as possible due to health issues is there any substitutes/replacement for oil in the recipe?

PUL Team - Aug. 25, 2024, 10:13 p.m.

Hey there, Priyanka, so happy to hear the little ones are being the vegan banana bread recipe 🤗
While we haven’t tried it ourselves, you can likely substitute vegetable oil with more applesauce or a plant-based yogurt. These substitutes will help maintain the moisture and texture of the banana bread. Let us know how if goes if you test any modifications out!

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Because of health issues I made a Gluten free Version. 140 grams buckwheat flour, 60 grams rice flour and 50 grams coconut flour. I also used 4 bananas and used 60 grams erythritol instead of regular sugar. It’s perfect!

So freaking moist and delicious. Thank you!!

10/10! Next time I'm adding walnuts because it's missing some crunch.

I love your recipes so much! I didn't have baking powder on hand so I had to mix apple cider vinegar and baking soda and it still worked out lovely!

Thank you!

PUL Team - Aug. 15, 2024, 7:16 p.m.

Mmm walnuts are a delicious idea to add to the banana bread recipe, Maryan! Thank you 🙌

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Amazing!!! So good!! I love how easy it was to make!❤️

I'm wondering why the recipe says that the banana bread should stay in the freezer for only up to one month. Other recipes state way larger time periods (e.g., 4-6 months). My freezer unit cools down to -20 °C, so I would think that it's safe to store for longer? I would like to bake the bread now and eat it in September.

PUL Team - July 26, 2024, 7:14 p.m.

Hi Vanessa, it's indeed safe to store banana bread at -20°C for longer periods. The one-month suggestion for optimal flavour and texture, as we find the banana bread dries out over time, especially with some freezers that might be more prone to freezer burn. You should be fine baking now and enjoying it in September though, just try to make sure it's as well-sealed as possible 🤗✨

Vanessa - July 28, 2024, 9:34 a.m.

Thank you! :)

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Delicious! Will be happy to make again.

The best banana bread I’ve ever made. I find it’s a longer bake in a fan oven but the recipe is fool proof and everyone loves it!

I've made this three times now and my mam always eats half the loaf because she loves it so much. all of the love from Wales! ❤

Can I replace all purpose flour with oats four ?

PUL Team - June 30, 2024, 6:01 p.m.

Hi Amitabh! We've had several positive reviews with oat flour as a 1:1 substitute. We hope you enjoy the banana bread if you give it a try ☀️

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Even at 330 °F, I needed 50 minutes to finish the banana bread. I halved the sugar and it was sweet enough. Texture was good too and had a decent rise.

Easy and tastes good!

It was Yumm 😋 we made the banana bread in OTG oven with 4 ripe bananas and no applesauce, the bread was completely baked in 30minutes. This is definitely going to be a staple in our home from now on, thanks loads 🤩❤️

Very tasty!! I used parchment paper to pine the pan, so it took longer to bake and ended up a bit lighter but tastes great 😊

The very first recipe I tried from PUL. Still one of my favorites because it is soo easy to make and everybody loves the result.

PUL Team - May 28, 2024, 10:09 p.m.

What a lovely compliment, Teresa! Thank for taking the time to share your experience with the banana bread 🙌

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This is the best banana bread out there - I've been making it for years and it's always such a hit!!!

I’m a terrible baker, but even I managed to succesfully make this banana bread

So easy and it was perfect the measurements the timing the temperature. This is definitely the best recipe for a perfectly moist vegan banana bread ( I used the bananas that grew in my garden) it was an emotional treat.

PUL Team - May 3, 2024, 12:21 a.m.

Ooo homemade bananas sound incredible, Harikrupa! How special that you were able to enjoy them in this recipe 🫶✨

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Made it yesterday to have for breakfast today. Really moist and fluffy, easy and quick to make. Definitely my go-to recipe when i crave banana bread. ❤️

PUL Team - May 3, 2024, 12:17 a.m.

Yayy so glad that you're enjoying the banana bread, Ambra, thanks a bunch 🥰

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Soooo good! 🤤 My friends love it!

Can I make this without the Apple sauce? Any substitutes?

PUL Team - April 28, 2024, 4:23 a.m.

Hi Nat, we've heard several positive reviews for leaving out the applesauce! Alternatively, oil generally substitutes for applesauce well, such as 1/4 cup of refined coconut oil for 9 slices. More mashed bananas, plant-based Greek yogurt, or another pureed fruit, such as pears or sweet potato, are some other ideas that may be fun to experiment with too 🙂

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THE MOST EPIC BANANA BREAD EVER!!

Followed the recipe to the T, it was literally so perfect and vegan! made me cry happy tears :,) thank you PUL team!

PUL Team - April 16, 2024, 11:29 p.m.

Woop woop! Thanks for the glowing review, GG☺️✨

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Oh my, oh my how good this is 🤤 best bananabread ever, and i have made a few in the past years, let me tell ya, and none were as good as yours. This recipe is a keeper just like you guys ❤️ you never dissapoint. 👍

PUL Team - April 13, 2024, 4:22 a.m.

Aww thank you dearest, Tina 🥰 our community wouldn't be the same without you!

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This is the best and easiest banana bread I've ever made! Everyone who tasted it loves it - but I mean how could you not? It's divine 😍

PUL Team - April 5, 2024, 11:26 p.m.

So thrilled to hear this, Mara, thank you 🤩

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This is the best banana bread recipe ever! I subbed raisins for chocolate and used date sugar and whole grain flour. Next time will sub extra applesauce for the oil. So good!

This bread is so good. We didn’t have apple sauce and just skipped it. And instead of chocolate we added cranberries and nuts. Because my boyfriend doesn’t like chocolate! Next time we will add more nuts. It suits this recipe very well.

PUL Team - March 19, 2024, 8:20 p.m.

Hey Deborah, aw so glad that the banana bread was enjoyed and a lovely idea to add more nuts! 😊

Deborah - Sept. 18, 2024, 9:55 p.m.

Hi! By now we made it like 15 times. It is such a big hit and quite versatile. We are so happy with this recipe. Thank you so much!

PUL Team - Sept. 19, 2024, 12:41 a.m.

Gosh thanks for the update, Deborah 🙌 this one is a staple for us too 🥰

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Having this recipe twice in one week. My 1.5 year old son absolutely loved this! He is allergic to so many things and that you made a recipe for banana bread he can actually eat brings me such joy and relief! Definitely recommend ♥️

PUL Team - March 10, 2024, 6:19 p.m.

Awe we're so thrilled to hear this, Hope, thank you! Sending lots of love to you and your little one 💛

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I love this recipe. The best of all ❤️

Incredibly easy to make and even easier to eat! 😀

Delicious!! Hard to stop eating! 😂

This is dangerously good and so easy to make. I doubled the recipe and split it between three 8.5 x 4.5 loaf pans and it came out perfectly.

PUL Team - Feb. 26, 2024, 4:38 a.m.

So glad that the banana bread was enjoyed, Talia! Thank you 😊

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I have to bake this bread three times a week for my toddler, just with less chocolate and I take dates instead of the sugar. The best banana bread!!!

Delicious and easy to make!

I put some hazelnuts shopped into the cake with some gingerpowder en i put the half of the granulaat sugar with the chai mix. So the cake becomes spicy and very tastfull.

PUL Team - Feb. 10, 2024, 7:36 p.m.

Ooo this sounds incredible, Anita! Thank you :)

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I used a bit less sugar (frankly because I ran out), but still very delicious. Also, I made them into 6 big muffins instead of a loaf, so I increased the temp to 350F and baked for 30 minutes. Yum!

PUL Team - Feb. 5, 2024, 6:58 a.m.

So glad the recipe was enjoyed, GenesisH, thanks for sharing your experience with it!

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🥰🥰

I can't count how many times I've made this recipe since I first watched it on YouTube. My husband couldn't believe it was vegan :)

PUL Team - Jan. 30, 2024, 6:49 p.m.

We're so thrilled that the banana bread is being enjoyed, Ozge, thank you! 😊

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I did not have the applesauce so I added 30g oil extra and that looked liquid enough for me.
I love nut so I used both pecan and walnuts and less chocolate.
The flavour and texture was good, with the same dough I made cupcakes (35min baking time) and they were fluffy :)
The bread took over 1h to bake though.

A huge success, as always 👀🧡

I just made it. I put white chocolate inside ( i m vegetarian ) and i divided the dough in 2 and i put cacao in one part. Its turn out more than delicious .

Needed to increase temp to 350 to cook through

I didn’t have flax seeds or apple pure but it came out great without! Thank you :)

This is my go to cake wherever I go it's so good 😻

Bonjour
peut on avoir les recettes en français?
Je viens de faire le banana bread, délicieux.

PUL Team - Dec. 10, 2023, 12:07 a.m.

Hey Yolande, our website and mobile App are only available in English at this time. Some users have reported positive experiences with platforms such as Google Translate's Website Translator in case it helps though 🤗

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I love it, my dear Sadia. Thank you very much🩷

Made this yesterday evening and it’s the best banana bread I’ve had!! Tastes even better the second day 😊

The only banana bread I make anymore, and I'm not even vegan. I love how flexible it is in terms of swaps and general tweaking of the proportions, results have always been good. I generally play around with the flours I use. 50/50 AP and rye is a favourite. I never have apple sauce on hand, so I swap it for fresh apples grated on the fine setting of a box grater.

PUL Team - Dec. 5, 2023, 12:51 a.m.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with the banana bread, Julie, we're so thrilled it's being enjoyed with the substitutions 🤗

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I've been making this banana bread for years since seeing the video on YouTube. The best banana bread ever

PUL Team - Dec. 2, 2023, 2:30 a.m.

Oh we're so thrilled that you've been enjoying the banana bread for so long, Mitchell, thank you! 🤩

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Almost every time I make this banana bread I get asked for the recipe. It is a huge hit with friends and colleagues. I sometimes double the amount of chocolate and that is tasty, too.

PUL Team - Dec. 1, 2023, 2:09 a.m.

Oh we're so thrilled that the banana bread is being enjoyed, Quynh, thanks so much! 🥰✨

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I have baked this recipe in various portions multiple times and every time it's a banger the best banana bread recipe out there

PUL Team - Nov. 28, 2023, 9:04 p.m.

Such a big compliment, Ananya, thank you! 😃

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I made a miso banana bread by replacing the chocolate and salt with 2 tbsp of white (sweet) miso paste and increased the sugar levels by 1/4 cup to counteract the saltiness. Works well!

The best Banana-Bread-Recipe I know. I always reduce the sugar by 50%, but use 100g Chocolate and that makes it the right sweetness for me.

Hi want to make this for my baby first birthday. How can I replace the sugar and the oil best?

PUL Team - Nov. 5, 2023, 9:38 p.m.

Best wishes on your little one's first birthday! To substitute sugar, additional pureed bananas or dates could be a good choice. You might also increase the applesauce to replace the oil. We haven't tested these changes though, so do keep in mind the final taste and texture will be different from what the recipe suggests. I hope this helps! 🥳

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I love this banana bread recipe, it's so simple and fast, yet delicious. I also added walnuts into the mixture, it was great.

So easy to make and has the perfect level of sweetness.

Delicious & easy to make

This bread was just pure Joy!
Had it with some vegan butter.

Delicious!!!
I did leave out a bit of sugar, and added some raisins along with the chocolate. Absolutely will make this again.

Best banana bread ever! Love it since the first time I tried it a couple of years back :)

This is the only banana bread we make as a family… it’s absolutely delicious

PUL Team - Sept. 21, 2023, 1:30 a.m.

Thank you, Sofia! This is one of our favorite recipes 😊

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Hey everyone,
This is awesome. Quick and easy. Made my own apple sauce recently because the shops were closed. I've Made this bananabread three times during the last month using my roommates leftover bananas!!! They loooved it;) I have suspicions they leave them for the bananabread on purpose!!!
Best wishes

PUL Team - Sept. 14, 2023, 7 p.m.

Leaving leftover bananas is a sneaky strategy for banana bread 😜 so happy the recipe is being enjoyed, Lisa, and sending lots of love to Kleve!

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Absolutely love this. Tastes so good! You mentioned it could be frozen for a month which is perfect because there’s no way I can’t eat the whole thing in 2 days. Should I slice it before I freeze it? If so do you put anything between the slices? Any tips on storage containers for frozen items in general? What’s the best way to defrost the bread? I just want to make it last because it’s so yummy!

PUL Team - Sept. 7, 2023, 11:49 p.m.

Hey Colette, yes we'd recommend slicing the banana bread before freezing the slices in an airtight container. You can place parchment paper between the slices to prevent sticking if you'd like. You can then let the slice thaw on the countertop, though heating it up will speed up the process and add a nice warmth. For example, in the microwave for around 30 seconds, toasted in a toaster, or in the oven 😃

Colette - Sept. 8, 2023, 1:55 a.m.

This is so helpful! Thank you so much ♥️

alice - Jan. 20, 2024, 10:56 p.m.

oh, you didnt ? ;))
I did in 3 days ;p

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So simple and good…and an easy way to use the ripe bananas as no one wants to eat them😊

I make this one for 3 years know( that how long I been following you :)) it’s really the best banana cake

Awesome, the people who doesn't like bananas in my family loves it. Hands up to the team for sharing this recipe !

As a self-proclaimed banana bread enthusiast, I’ve tried many a recipe, and this one takes the cake…er, the quickbread? I followed the recipe with two minor changes—I swapped the oil with vegan butter, and swapped the chocolate for 1/4 cup each of chopped walnuts and pecans . The combination of mashed banana, flax egg, applesauce and vegan butter made the crumb so tender. I baked the bread in a 9x5 loaf pan for 75 min, cooled for an hour, then cut it into eight thick slices. I plan on giving some away and freezing the rest in a container, separating each slice with a piece of parchment so they don’t stick together. I’m sure this would be marvelous with a smear of vegan butter and a drizzle of maple. Will definitely be making this again!

PUL Team - Aug. 16, 2023, 2:31 a.m.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the banana bread, Kennedy! It means a lot
- especially coming from a self-proclaimed banana bread enthusiast 🤩

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Amazing and super quick way to brighten up your day with good flavours. Tastes like a rainy day at home with a book :)

Great recipe! I've turned it into a marbled banana bread by dividing the batter in half and adding 2 tbsp of cacao powder to one half and that's pretty good as well 😋
Plus I enjoy to finger lick what's left of the chocolate batter 😇

I made this yesterday and it was soo tasty. My husbsnd was soo surprised. Thank you for always inspiring healthy cooking. My stomach gets really bloated with all purpose flour...any tips what else i can use.

PUL Team - July 30, 2023, 9:08 p.m.

Hey Nalini, so glad the banana bread was enjoyed! We've heard positive reviews for using oat flour, buckwheat flour, spelt flour, gluten-free flour blends, and whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour in case it helps. Hugs to Bangalore 🤗

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We tried it and it was finger licking good!

Made this today. Delicious. Next time I’ll add a few walnuts too!

I have made this couple of times now and all my family and friends love love love it! I think it's my power recipe now, I'm loving it. The things that I changed are that I didn't use applesauce the first time as I didn't have any at home, I'm not a fan of cinnamon so I left that one out as well, and instead of vanilla extract I used vanilla protein powder, but cut out the 3/4 cups of flower. Even like this, the banana bread is amazing. Keep up the good work, you are also amazing at what you are doing <3

PUL Team - July 22, 2023, 2:30 a.m.

So thrilled the banana bread is being enjoyed, Sofija, and thanks for sharing the modifications! You're the sweetest 💛

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I liked this bread a lot, but will add walnuts next time. I baked it in a 9x5 loaf pan. It took 60 minutes. So yummy!

Delicious! I made “donuts” out of them, easy to grab for the kids and me ofcourse. I made regular size and mini’s and they perfect for when I am having my cup of coffee.

PUL Team - July 14, 2023, 9:04 p.m.

What a cute idea! Thanks a bunch for taking the time to share, Aïcha 😃

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I've made this recipe numerous times and it always turns out great! I tried swapping out the cinnamon for ginger this time and it's also really good. I serve it with plain soya yoghurt and some berries, delicious!

PUL Team - July 14, 2023, 1:19 a.m.

Oooo ginger sounds delicious! Thank you, Helen, sending lots fo love to the UK 🥰

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Thank you guys so much! Had to transfer out vanilla extract for almond because I ran out. This app is a game changer for sure!

Such a comforting desert, perfect with a cup of tea of coffee! I omitted the dairy free chocolate however, so it’s a bit less sweet than I would normally gravitate towards- May taste good with some honey or maple syrup however!

Yum!

Also any substitute to apple sauce. Thanks

PUL Team - June 29, 2023, 11:03 p.m.

Hi Prachi, oil generally makes a good substitute for applesauce, such as 1/4 cup coconut oil for 9 slices. More mashed bananas, plant-based Greek yogurt, or another pureed fruit, such as pears or sweet potato, are some other ideas that may be fun to experiment with 🙂

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Can i add coconut oil in this recipe instead of vegetable oil.

PUL Team - June 29, 2023, 11:01 p.m.

Hey Prachi, we've heard some positive reviews with coconut oil! We'd recommend refined coconut oil if you don’t want too much coconut taste/aroma. If it solidifies in contact with the colder ingredients, stirring it to naturally warm it should help as well 🤗

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So good! I made this thinking I’d have a slice and freeze the rest. But it was so good I just had to share it with others (and eat a second slice!) and now it’s gone. Everyone loved it! Next time I think I’ll make 2 loaves.

PUL Team - June 29, 2023, 11 p.m.

🙌 thank you, Maggie!

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I make these as muffins and keep them in my freezer for a quick snack. Love them!

Soooo delicious and very easy to make. The hardest part was not eating it in one sitting.

This is so delicious! I had some ripe bananas to use up, so it was the perfect recipe. I used Nomo orange chocolate and pear puree instead of the apple sauce and it turned out exactly like the photos. So easy to make and so very, very tasty. Thank you for the lovely recipes.

PUL Team - June 10, 2023, 4:45 p.m.

Oo sounds lovely, A.J, thank you! 🫶

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This is always appriciated when I make this for my vegan friends 🙂

A go to recipe when we have 3 bananas🍌 laying around and no one wants to eat them. Which happens quite often BTW. Definitely a crowd pleaser. Thank you for the recipe😁

PUL Team - May 24, 2023, 9:31 p.m.

Aw we're so happy to hear, Teju, thank you 🙂

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I absolutely love this recipe. Definitely keeper. Did it 3times and consistently yummy! Kids love it. Thank you.

A more artistic way of presenting a recipe to be sure but I like watching you and listening to you as you cook. It is more personal.

PUL Team - May 14, 2023, 1:37 a.m.

Hey Andi, thanks for the feedback! You can also watch the recipe by clicking on the YouTube video. Here's a direct link: https://youtu.be/LD7IKfNdMrY 🙂

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Hi!
Just wanted to check if substituting applesauce with honey would work in this recipe?

PUL Team - May 8, 2023, 5:06 p.m.

Hi Tanvi! Since we only use plant-based products here at PUL we haven't tested it out, but we hope you enjoy the banana bread if you're able to give it a try☺️

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This is our family absolute favorite! Love the softness, the taste, the texture… there is only one problem: it always disappears too quickly 😋😜

Hello, can I use soy milk instead of water?

PUL Team - April 29, 2023, 5:07 p.m.

Hey Salomeea, yes you can use plant milk. Just be sure to let the flax mixture gel 🙂

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I absolutely love this banana bread, by far the most moist and delicious bread.

Saved my old bananas! Amazing

Hello , is it possible to use whole wheat flour instead of all purpose flour ?

PUL Team - April 10, 2023, 9:20 p.m.

Hey Smita, we've heard a positive review with using whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour from Rachna 🙂

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I keep coming back to this recipe! I used only half the sugar because my apple sauce was sweetened. I absolutely love this banana bread.

PUL Team - April 10, 2023, 7:06 p.m.

So glad the banana bread is being enjoyed, Lilly, and thanks for sharing your experience with it 😃

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My all time favorite! Been making this one for years now and although I’ve tried a few other recipes, I always come back to this one🍌🥧🍫

I loved it and my family did as well. I would lower the amount of sugar next time, especially when using pretty ripe and sweet bananas. But that is just my personal taste, best try it out for yourself.

Absolutely delicious! Couldn't believe that after 4 days it was still moist and fluffy (it was an experiment, there's no way it could stay uneaten this long without that purpous :D) I even tried it with gluten free flour and thanks to the flaxed egg it worked really well. I used GF flour mix but also just buckwheat flour and my family almost didn't notice, so thank you so much for this unbelievebly simple and great recepie! <3

PUL Team - March 26, 2023, 10:10 p.m.

Awe we're so happy to hear, Marie, thank you 😊

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Heyyy I was wondering is there a different oil I could use instead of vegetable oil for this recipe?

PUL Team - March 23, 2023, 6:24 a.m.

Hey Riah, we've heard positive reviews using equal parts of a neutral canola and olive oil 🙂

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This was delicious and very easy to make. Love having the simplicity of one bowl recipes to make late night cooking so much easier!! I never thought making banana bread without an egg would taste so good!!

PUL Team - March 16, 2023, 12:42 a.m.

It means so much, Johanna, thank you 😃

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Absolutely loved it!! This was my first ever recipe using flax seeds instead of egg. Amazing!!

PUL Team - March 7, 2023, 2:41 p.m.

So glad to hear, Ruchi, flax seeds are a game changer 😎

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Great addition to our family! Thank you

I've made this recipe several times now (as muffins instead of a loaf) and they have been a hit with the people I shared them, every single time. Such a great banana bread recipe! Can 100% recommend.
And to make them into muffins I simply baked them less. About 20-25 minutes.

PUL Team - Feb. 19, 2023, 2:07 a.m.

Woohoo! So happy to hear, Julia, thank you 😃

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This is my all time favorite! Its sooo good, dense and sweet, but not too sweet. Everytime I bake it, one of my friends or family members asks for the recipe. Literally everytime!!! I just love it :)

PUL Team - Feb. 18, 2023, 5:05 p.m.

It's one of my absolute favourites as well, so glad it's being enjoyed by you and the friends/family - thanks so much for sharing it with them, Owl! 🤗

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My go to vegan cake recipe. I've made it so many times!

Wonderful recipe! And a perfect gift for loved ones... :)

Top tip: sprinkle some crushed walnuts or cacao nibs on the top before baking for an extra crunch. Takes this already amazing banana bread to the next level!

PUL Team - Feb. 8, 2023, 12:08 a.m.

Mmm sounds lovely, Natalia, thank you :D

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Amazing recipe and so easy to make!

I love banana bread that I'm making it with my mom.

PUL Team - Jan. 14, 2023, 11:20 p.m.

So nice of you to make it together, Ryan! 😃

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The best banana bread I've tried. Thank you for your lovely recipe 😍

PUL Team - Dec. 21, 2022, 4:59 a.m.

Oh thank you for the glowing feedback, SG! Enjoy 🤗

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I remember watching this the first time it posted and have retuned to make this bread more times than I can count. I had to smile watching the video for the millionth time, at how far you've come from filming in your apartment, the teaspoon measurements in actual teaspoons, tiny oven and no audio. From a long time fan and follower, congratulations on all your success, Sadia. And many thanks for this, and so many other wonderful recipes. Cheers!

PUL Team - Dec. 6, 2022, 6:17 p.m.

Aw, Izzi, you're too kind! Many thanks to YOU for sticking around and helping make the PUL community so incredible 💛

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This recipe is my husband's favorite. I am doing it already for more than 3 years! we love it. I am trying to play a bit with the sugar content, once I have a 1-year-old daughter and we are therefore eating less sugar.

PUL Team - Nov. 15, 2022, 2:48 p.m.

So glad it's being enjoyed, Alyne! In case you're interested and haven't seen below, we've heard several positive reviews with using half the amount of sugar. Happy baking 🤗

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Loving the blog and the videos of course! Finally tried my hand at baking something thanks to PUL !

PUL Team - Nov. 8, 2022, 4:02 a.m.

Thank you, Saira, if there's anything we can improve on we'd love to hear 😃

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My absolute favourite banana bread recipe! I don't think I'll ever grow tired of it, it's so moist and just tastes perfect :)
I usually share it with friends and family, but am currently all by myself, so I've put it in the freezer to last me an entire month! I was wondering if there are any steps to take when taking a piece out of the freezer? Do I just have to let it thaw or would it be best to put a slice in the oven for a bit? Thank you so much in advance!

PUL Team - Nov. 4, 2022, 1:38 a.m.

Hey Kim, such a big compliment, thank you! You can let the slice thaw on the countertop, though heating it up will speed up the process and adds a nice warmth. For example, in the microwave for around 30 seconds, toasted in a toaster, or in the oven 🙂

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Absolutely love the banana bread.
Even my husband (non vegan or vegetarian) loved it. Moist and delicious.
Will make it again😋

PUL Team - Nov. 2, 2022, 10:27 p.m.

So happy to hear, Cisca, do let us know if there's any other feedback!

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Love this one, doing it everytime I have some really ripped bananas. Thank you!

PUL Team - Oct. 26, 2022, 10:47 p.m.

Thank you, Ola, enjoy!

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So easy and so delicious! I made them into mini muffins - 18 minute bake time. Perfect!

PUL Team - Oct. 18, 2022, 3:27 a.m.

Sounds delicious, Joanne, we're so happy to hear!

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Just made this today… my first PUL recipe. So. Yummy. I will definitely make this again. I think the texture is what made this recipe stand out for me. It was moist and light. I have been enjoying your channel very much. Thanks Sadia for a delicious treat.

PUL Team - Oct. 17, 2022, 6:17 a.m.

Ooo so thrilled the first PUL recipe was a success! Thank you, Jan 🤗

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Would spelt flour work in place of all purpose?

PUL Team - Oct. 15, 2022, 3:20 a.m.

Hi Tanvi! We haven't personally tried it, but Ana-Claudia left a positive review with spelt flour. We hope you enjoy the recipe If you give it a try 😃

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This was the first recipe I made when I went vegan a few years ago. It tastes incredibly delicious and I have shared it many times with friends and family and they all liked it. This recipe has a real emotional value for me :-). Thank you Sadia!

PUL Team - Oct. 15, 2022, 3:18 a.m.

Aw it means so much, Lisa, thank YOU for the kind words and support 🤗

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Absolutely delicious recipe! Highly recommend it to everyone. Thank you so much Pick-Up-Limes, for all the incredible inspirations and cooking ideas, really enjoying this website and watching your YouTube videos :)

PUL Team - Sept. 19, 2022, 6:32 p.m.

Thank YOU, Patricia - it means so much!

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I absolutely love bananas so I had tried a LOT of different banana bread & banana bread recipes but never have I been so satisfied with the result as today, following the PUL recipe. 😊 It has everything you want from banana bread and its fluffiness is perfect! Definitely my new go-to recipe, thanks!

PUL Team - Sept. 7, 2022, 7:12 p.m.

Such a massive compliment, Adel, thank you for the glowing feedback! 💛

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I've been making this recipe for years and it has never disappointed me ! Thanks for the delicious recipe and for all the hard work you put into Pick Up Limes and this (amazing) website, it has taught me a lot about vegan cooking !

PUL Team - Aug. 31, 2022, 5:13 p.m.

Woohoo! Aw it means so much, Irene, thank you for helping make the PUL community so special 💛

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Hiii I’m wanting to make this recipe but all I have are three 8in.x 3 7/8in.x 2 15/32in. (20.3cm x 9.8cm x 6.3cm) would I still be able to use these to put it in?

PUL Team - Aug. 28, 2022, 7:51 p.m.

Hey Riah, you can use 8 x 4 inch (20 x 10 cm) pans if desired. Since these pans hold less, you could half the recipe to start for the first try. We'd also recommend turning up the oven just a tad and keeping a closer eye on the loaf as it will bake quicker🙂

Riah - Aug. 31, 2022, 3:08 a.m.

Thank You So So Much it turned out fantastic!! 😊 I made this for my family and it was a big hit everyone love it, so delicious!! 💕

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THE BEST banana bread ever!!!
All of my friends and work colleagues that have tried it - really loved it and kept asking what recipe I used. I always come back to this recipe and it never fails. It is perfect as afternoon snack in the office, but when enjoyed at home - I love to add some nut butter on top when served and some extra maple syrup :)
Thank you so much for creating this recipe - it is often used and recommended to others <3

PUL Team - Aug. 23, 2022, 8:42 p.m.

Oh, Jasmina - you're the best! We're smiling from ear to ear because of your glowing review. Thank you 💛

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Hi, thank you for this delicious recipe.
What can I use instead if I am out of flaxseed ? An egg? Thank you 😊

PUL Team - Aug. 21, 2022, 5:49 p.m.

Hey there, Rita! Thanks for the question. Ground chia seeds can be substituted in place of the flax seeds. The seeds and water can also possibly be substituted for ½ a ripe mashed banana or ¼- ½ cup of another pureed fruit such as unsweetened applesauce. Since we only use plant-based products here at PUL we haven't tested it out with an egg, but we hope you enjoy the banana bread if you're able to give it a try☺️

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This recipe is a hit in our home. My dad particularly loves it! I have tried this lovely recipe a lot of times now, but this time I skipped the chocolate, added a little more cinnamon and added in some chopped almonds. Came out equally delicious! Thank you for the recipe Sadia ❤️

PUL Team - July 28, 2022, 2:22 p.m.

Mmm sounds tasty, Girija, thank YOU :D

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This recipe is superb! I did use a 9x5 so it took more like 60 minutes to bake until the toothpick came out dry, but it was entirely worth it! i do use a scale so I really appreciate the measurements in grams/ml. Thank you!

PUL Team - July 6, 2022, 9:11 p.m.

We're so happy to hear, Vicky! Thanks for the insight and kind words 🤗

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My new favorite banana bread recipe!

This recipe works really well as is. It's my go-to banana bread recipe and everyone loves it every time I make it!

This is a lovely recipe! Bread came out with such a gorgeous moist texture :)

Made a few modifications - and they turned out well!

was a bit worried would be too sweet with apple sauce and v ripe bananas in already so decided to leave out the sugar. I did have two dates hanging around in the cupboard, however, so I chopped them up fine added those! Turned out super well but I think next time I would either throw in 1-2 more dates or add 1/4 of the sugar in the recipe (I know it’s hard to gauge one sweet tooth against another… but just an fyi for anyone worried recipe will be too sweet for them)

I also left out the chocolate because I didn’t have any, and used wholemeal flour as that was all I had in the house (I don’t think it is super wholegrain though, this was quite cheap Dutch wholemeal flour and is way more “white” looking than say Irish whole-wheat flour). I was worried it might be too dense because of this but I think it worked really well and made the texture a bit moister/interesting!

PUL Team - June 6, 2022, 8:44 p.m.

Oh, Jules, thanks a bunch for taking the time to share the modifications! It's so appreciated and insightful. We're so happy the banana bread was enjoyed 🤗

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Is there a substitution for the chocolate chips, sorry but I don't like them .

PUL Team - June 6, 2022, 8:36 p.m.

Hey there, Sandra, we've heard positive reviews with omitting the chocolate chips. You could also substitute it for nuts, such as walnuts or almonds, seeds or dried fruit if desired 🙂

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Hi! Quick question, what is the substitute for applesauce if we can't get our hands on them? Really look forward to making this recipe!

PUL Team - May 16, 2022, 6:50 p.m.

Hey Erica, you could substitute the applesauce for equal parts of neutral vegetable oil. We've heard some positive reviews with coconut oil. Do let us know if you give it a try 😃

Natalia - Feb. 6, 2023, 9:01 p.m.

I peel and chop one fresh apple and add it to a blender with the bananas to turn it into kind of an apple sauce. Works every time!

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I love this recipe, I have doe it tons of time. Thanks Sadia :)

PUL Team - May 16, 2022, 4:15 a.m.

Thank you for taking the time to share, Maria!

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Sadia yet again another winner!!!!!!! Soooooo goooood 😋 😋 😋. Thankyou lovely X

PUL Team - May 7, 2022, 8:06 p.m.

Awe thank YOU, Christina ☺️

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I have been making this bread for years. It's so simple and delicious!

Swapped the sugar out for 50% less brown sugar. It was still really good and sweet enough for me! Also swapped out applesauce for vegetable oil (after seeing recommendations here). I don't have a loaf tin, I used a square pan instead. Also used convection on my microwave. Turned out perfect. Thought something would go wrong for sure because of so many differences. Especially like how the bread just plonked out after I inverted it :D Made for a neat picture!

PUL Team - April 8, 2022, 11:52 p.m.

Thanks a bunch for taking the time to share your experience with the banana bread, Arjun! Sounds lovely 😃

Bianca - Jan. 7, 2025, 2:48 p.m.

Arjun, could you please mention for how long did you use the microwave? Thank you!

Arjun - Jan. 7, 2025, 11:30 p.m.

I think about 10C less and a bit longer than what is mentioned in the recipe since convection tends to run drier than a typical oven (so faster browning and doesn't cook inside). But definitely keep an eye out! To clarify, it is the "convection" setting in the microwave oven which is like mimicing an oven. It's not the usual microwave option used for reheating etc. and may not be present in all models. Good luck!

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Thank you Sadia, the best recipe ever! I swapped a lot...made it gluten-free with blended oats, omitted sugar, used soya yoghurt for apple sauce...but the texture is still divine, soft and moist, and tastes great!

PUL Team - March 25, 2022, 1:18 a.m.

Such a big compliment, Mojca! We're so glad the substitutions worked out 😊

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This is the best banana bread! I and my boyfriend cooked it so many times and everytime it’s perfect. We used olive oil instead and chocolate chunks instead of chips. Thank you!

PUL Team - March 23, 2022, 5:15 a.m.

So happy the banana bread is being enjoyed, Janset, thanks a bunch 😊

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Great recipe that I will definitely make again. I made it a bit under cooked (still tastes great but I want to impress my chef friend) so going to make it again for sure asap. Was also making it with the flax soaked without being milled first as no grinder so will probably leave it for a lot longer soaking first too. Skipped on the chocolate and added less sugar and sweet enough for me. Thanks to you I feel excited to be back in the groove of cooking all from scratch and your recipes had enough options that I was able to use what I have in the house, without using strange substitutes. This is greatly appreciated at a time when cash is tight :-)

PUL Team - March 15, 2022, 5:33 p.m.

Awe we're so honoured to hear, Emma! Thanks a bunch for taking the time to share your experience with the banana bread Emma 😊

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I really love this recipe. I have made it a few times now and it always came out amazing. Everyone who tried it was very surprised it is vegan and I was even asked for the recipe a couple of times. Thank you very much for your great recipes :)

PUL Team - March 3, 2022, 2:53 a.m.

Thank YOU, Lizzy, it's so appreciated ☺️

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Wow! I made this banana bread and it was fantastic. Thanks for your great recipe. Yet I have a question: may I uses oat flour instead of all-purpose flour with the same amount?

PUL Team - March 1, 2022, 12:45 a.m.

Hey Tania! So glad it was enjoyed. We've had several positive reviews with oat flour as a 1:1 substitute 😊

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AWESOME banana bread recipe. I tried like a trillion different banana bread recipes and I am most of the time not satisfied with the consistency. I like it soft but cooked through and not as fudgy like brownies. But this one hits it all. Taste, consistency, ingredients. Everything just perfect. Even my boyfriend said I never made such a good banana bread and am invited to make this again :D
Note: Added some leftover pekans and this one was a nice twist!

Thanks for sharing,
Britta

PUL Team - Feb. 28, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

A huuge compliment, Britta, thank you for the glowing review 🤗

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So funny story, we made this recipe and accidentally added 1 cup of flour too little because of a miscommunication in the kitchen and it still turned out pretty tasty nonetheless. We'll definitely try again because I am sure if we get the measurements correct it will be wonderful <3

PUL Team - Feb. 21, 2022, 3:28 p.m.

We're so happy to hear it was still enjoyed, Hannah!

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First of all, this recipe is AMAZING. It tastes excellent and holds better together than many recipes I tried using eggs as a binder, wow.

Secondly, the only small concern I have is that the dark chocolate tastes a bit too bitter for me. I don't know if it was because I chopped more coarsely than you or why? I used vegan dark chocolate, as you said. But maybe it's just not my thing.

Thanks for sharing, much love.

PUL Team - Feb. 14, 2022, 11:04 p.m.

Hey Florentina, thanks a bunch for sharing your experience with the banana bread! The bitterness in dark chocolate tends to come from either the quality or amount of the cacao/cocoa. Using vegan dark chocolate with less cacao, such as a 70% bar rather than 90%, will be less bitter. Purchasing higher quality chocolate is also generally less bitter compared to lower quality if possible.

Perhaps adding a touch of sea salt or powdered sugar, or serving the banana bread with a sweeter side (such as fruit, plant-yogurt, coconut-whip, etc.) can help enhance the taste of the current batch. We hope this helps for now, and sending much love back your way ✨

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YOU NEED TO BAKE THIS FOR ABOUT 80 MINUTES. Great recipe and a big hit with everyone! I saved it to my favorite recipes file, because it always goes over well. I've made it many times since I first tried it in around four or five years ago. It is the absolutely the best with dark chocolate. I like cutting it into rough chunks of about 2 centimeters because that way the chocolate doesn't completely melt. I've found chocolate chips too small.
SO ABOUT THE BAKE TIME: I've made this many times (always in a 9 x 5 inch [23 x 13 cm] pan) and it has always taken and hour and twenty minutes. I have an oven thermometer so I'm certain that my oven is at the right temp. I made it again last week for first time in a couple of years, and forgot about this adjustment, so I had to rearrange my evening a bit because I had planned on leaving when it was done, and at the 50 minute mark the knife I used to test its readiness was still coming out of the loaf wet and sticky. I then baked it again last night (big hit with the non-vegan roommates) and it was nicely done at the 80 minute mark. I am not sure if it takes so long because of the unusually low temperature setting--I've never baked anything else at a temperature as low as 320 F (160C). But it taste great and the recipe works if you just leave it in the oven for an extra 30 minutes and I haven't felt like experimenting to see if it would finish faster at 375 (suspect it would work but worry that the chocolate would completely melt)

PUL Team - Feb. 11, 2022, 5:24 p.m.

Hello dearest Carrie, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the banana bread! It's so appreciated to help us improve and we're so thrilled the recipe is being enjoyed. Unfortunately, there's often a lot of variation from oven to oven on how things bake. Perhaps it could have to do with the function setting of your oven? 320°F may cook differently with conventional heating vs. fan oven vs. grill vs. bottom heating etc. In our case, we tend to use conventional.

A couple of ideas come to mind that may help if you're interested. For one, perhaps it has to do with the position of the rack within the oven. For example, if the heating element is closer to the bottom and your oven isn't conventional, moving the pan to a rack closer to the heat may reduce the baking time. Increasing the temperature a tad is also another thought that should help if desired. We'll note down the feedback in any case and keep an eye out for others experiences with the baking time 😃

Carrie - March 8, 2022, 9:01 p.m.

It's a convection oven. I've also baked this at 3 different apartments, all different ovens, and the results were the same each time!

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Since the first time I made this, I make it fairly regularly because it's really delicious. I don't use the chocolate, but instead use walnuts. Otherwise, I make it as it is -- using some ww. flour as well as white.

PUL Team - Feb. 6, 2022, 11:08 p.m.

Mmm sounds lovely, Asta, and so glad the banana bread is being enjoyed :D

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Hi Sadia! I tried last night to bake this banana bread and it didn't work out well. After I let it cool off it became hard and it was raw. What did I do wrong? Too many times checking the oven or it was because one of the bananas was not so ripe?
P.S. I didn't get to try again the vegetarian patty but next time I will add lemon juice one spoon at a time.
P.P.S. I tried the simple hummus, it's hands-down delicious.

Thank you!
Have a great time!
Dana

PUL Team - Jan. 31, 2022, 1:35 a.m.

Hey Dana, so sorry to hear! Were the ingredients listed in the suggested amounts used? If so, it sounds like the mixture may have been overmixed. All-purpose flour when overmixed promotes more gluten to develop which creates a tougher texture. It can be super tempting to mix more, but only mixing the ingredients together until just combined helps avoid this. So glad the hummus was enjoyed and we hope this helps for now 😊

dana - Jan. 31, 2022, 5:26 p.m.

Hey Sadia, thank you for the replay. I used all the ingredients and maybe I overmixed. I will try again soon and let you know.
Have a great time :)

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Wow!!! I made this tonight and am amazed at how fluffy and delicious it is. This was only my second time using a flax egg and it was super easy. I was able to swap out AP flour for oat flour (1:1 ratio, for anyone else who wants to go gluten free or has oats they want to get rid of!). I didn't have veg oil so used canola. I also omitted the sugar and sprinkled vegan dark chocolate chips on top for some sweetness instead. I made my own applesauce using my InstantPot and it worked perfectly! Thank you for my new go to banana bread recipe Sadia! 🤗

PUL Team - Jan. 27, 2022, 2:20 a.m.

A sincere thanks to you, Kaitlyn, for taking the time to share your experience with it! We're so glad it was enjoyed and appreciate the insight ❣️

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Just made this recipe today. I would give it ten stars if I could! This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve made. We added in cardamom and nutmeg. Definitely an excellent recipe, two thumbs up😊

PUL Team - Jan. 19, 2022, 5:09 p.m.

Aw it means so much, Dani, thank you for the glowing review 😃

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Hi Sadia! ☺️ What type of oven are you using in the video that rotates??

PUL Team - Jan. 16, 2022, 8:42 p.m.

Hey Jessica, it's a "combi" oven (works as both a microwave and oven on different settings) - it's one we used to have in our old apartment at the time the video was made. But now we make the banana bread all the time using a regular oven. I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try!

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It's the best recipe for banana bread! I tried many but this one is the only one I love so much I could eat it all the time. I always make it when I'm visiting friends or when they visit me. Thank you for it!

PUL Team - Dec. 28, 2021, 6:55 p.m.

A massive compliment, lifeYoga! We appreciate the kind words so much ✨

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I made this banana cake today and it was delicious! Just omitted the vanilla as I didn't have it, but the flavour of the bananas and the cinnamon seem to be perfectly enough. I have tried different banana bread recipes over the last year, and didn't think I liked them with chocolate, but this one convinced me. Next time, I'll try a chopped chocolate bar, I used chocolate chips and it doesn't look as pretty as yours does :-) Thank you for this lovely recipe.

PUL Team - Dec. 28, 2021, 7:13 a.m.

Oh, Rita, we're so thrilled it was enjoyed! Thanks a bunch for sharing your experience with this one 🎉

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I’ve made this recipe many times before, and I love it. I have a friend that he’s diabetic and his wife is doesn’t get along with gluten. So I decided to try and make this bread for them. I substitute AP flour for oat flour (blending oats), using Greek yogurt instead of applesauce, and honey instead of sugar. My, my! the bread was delicious, still kept all the moist and flavor from the original recipe but with more wholesome ingredients for those who worry about gluten and sugar.

PUL Team - Dec. 23, 2021, 1:35 a.m.

So happy it's being enjoyed, Tina, and thanks for the insight 🙂

Mahima Kalla - Jan. 28, 2022, 2:17 p.m.

I might try the recipe with these subs... did you use 1:1 yoghurt instead of applesauce?

Tina - Jan. 30, 2022, 12:12 a.m.

Yes,I use the same amount as listed.
But I mind you the bread doesn’t rise as much that if you use all purpose flour tho. Is not a significant difference tho.

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So moist and tasty 🤤 this is the best recipe I tried! I did leave out the sugar and added a little bit of maple syrup as the bananas were super ripped and sweet already and used spelt flour. Made it last night and and my boyfriend already ate half 😅

PUL Team - Dec. 21, 2021, 5:28 a.m.

So happy it's being enjoyed, Ana-Claudia, and thanks for the insight 😃

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I used half the amount of sugar (coconut sugar) replaced the chocolate with crushed nuts and made my own apple sauce. This was delicious. Thank you so much.

PUL Team - Dec. 7, 2021, 4:01 a.m.

Thanks for sharing the modifications, Nicolien, we're so glad the banana bread was enjoyed 😊

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Favorite recipe. Everybody loves this banana bread

This banana bread recipe is hands down my favorite thing ever. I've made it atleast three times now and it's not failed me even once. It's very difficult to find applesauce here in India, so I experimented and made my own and it has worked wonderfully for me. I even swap the all purpose flour for whole-wheat flour and usually top mine off with walnuts as well.

I just wanted to let you know everyone at home loves this recipe as well so now whenever we have overripe bananas that no one wants to eat, I make this.

PUL Team - Nov. 24, 2021, 7:44 p.m.

Aw thank you, Rachna, we appreciate the kind words so much! We're so happy the banana bread is being enjoyed and the substitutions sound lovely ☺️

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What could I do if I don’t have apple sauce on hand?

PUL Team - Nov. 19, 2021, 2 a.m.

Hiya Rae! You can substitute the apple sauce for equal parts of neutral vegetable oil. We've heard some positive reviews with coconut oil as well. If you're feeling adventurous, you could experiment with homemade applesauce, plant-based Greek yogurt, or another pureed fruit, such as pears or sweet potato. We hope this helps for now 😃

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I love all your recipes. I live in Latin America and with your recipes I have taste a lot of different flavors I never tasted before

PUL Team - Nov. 17, 2021, 1:53 a.m.

We're so honoured to hear, Perla, thank you! Sending hugs to Latin America 😊

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This banana bread is now the only one I need! I've made it twice in the last two weeks, the second time for people who came over for dinner. They were rightfully obsessed.

Hello! I once made this substituting half the amount of chocolate with almonds and it was delicious and fluffy. I would now like to try it without sugar altogether as i am trying to avoid sugar in my diet as much as i can. Do you think there will be any change to humidity/consistency/baking time? could you please advise?

Also, if you have some natural sugar advice like dates or dried apricots, could you please share?

Thanks!

PUL Team - Oct. 31, 2021, 7:59 p.m.

Hi there, Chiara, almonds sound delicious! We haven't tested out the recipe without sugar, so we can't say for certain. We have had some positive reviews using half of the recommended sugar, so perhaps this may be an idea to start with.

In case you're interested and haven't already seen it already, you may be interested in our Guide to Sugar pickuplimes.com/article/a-gui… for some tips😊

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Hello! What can I swab the vegetable oil for? Can I swap it for Coconut oil (and the measurement)?

PUL Team - Oct. 26, 2021, 4:21 a.m.

Hello, Vaibhavi! Thanks for the question. We haven't tested it out, but imagine that equal parts melted coconut oil would work. We'd recommend refined coconut oil if you don’t want too much coconut taste/aroma. If it solidifies in contact with the colder ingredients, stirring it to naturally warm it should help as well. We hope you enjoy the banana bread 🍌

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The bread came out fluffy and full of flavour. Great recipe!

Made this and it turned out so good!! Personally would add less chocolate (just my personal preference, my friends (non-vegans) had no complaints). Was worried it would stick to the pan but it didn't, was overall great! Sending lots of love to the PUL team!

PUL Team - Oct. 8, 2021, 7:19 p.m.

Glad to hear the banana bread was enjoyed, Raihanah, and thank you for sharing your experience with it 😊

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This is our favourite banana bread recipe ever. It's now the only one we use. It's really simple to make, my two toddlers love to help and eat this.

PUL Team - Oct. 1, 2021, 6:51 p.m.

Oh, Livvy, we appreciate this so much! So happy your little ones are enjoying the banana bread as well 🤗

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It‘s simply delicious! Especially with some roasted pecans or other nuts. Even my non-vegan friends love it!

Hey PUL team,

I'm currently making the recipe and I noticed a possible small mistake in the nutritional info. It says there's 0g of added sugar in it though the recipe contains 100g of granulated sugar. Also, do you think the sugar could be replaced using dates? If yes, in which quantity?
PUL is my latest and favourite find for beautifully made, fun videos and super smart recipe website. I love the attention that's been put into it.

Groetjesss van Evien uit Veldhoven

PUL Team - Sept. 14, 2021, 4:42 a.m.

Hey Evien, great catch with the nutrition info! We've updated it now, and many thanks for bringing it to our attention 🤓 As for using dates instead, we haven't tried it so I can't say with confidence. Personally, I wouldn't advise subbing out the sugar for dates, but I'm sure it'd still taste delicious if you decide to try it out. It might help to know that dates have some inherent moisture, which will likely make the mixture a bit more wet and dense. The cooking time might also be altered with the addition of dates. If you do choose to try it out, let us know how you find it! 😊

Friederike - Sept. 17, 2021, 4 p.m.

I replaced the granulated sugar for granulated date sugar which tastes amazing!

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Practical question: is there a way to achieve an "egg" without flaxseeds (and staying vegan of course) ?
The area where I live in does not have any flaxseeds at all, nor chia seeds or all of these goodnesses.
I would very much like to honour all of PUL's baking recipes, but am facing a wall now...

PUL Team - Sept. 3, 2021, 4:01 a.m.

Hey Alica, that's a lovely question! It may depend on the recipe. If chia or flax seeds are inaccessible, the next best bet may be substituting the flax/chia seeds and water with ½ a ripe mashed banana or ¼- ½ cup of another pureed fruit such as unsweetened applesauce, canned pumpkin, or pureed prunes. Your local store may have a vegan egg replacement powder as well depending on where home is for you. We hope this helps for now 🤗

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I made this a few days ago and it's yummy! I didn't have applesauce so I made my own and it was fine. I also added walnuts in the mixture for an extra crunch and topped it with chopped pistachios. SO GOOD. def recommend making this!

PUL Team - Aug. 28, 2021, 7:12 p.m.

Thank you for sharing your experience with the banana bread, Vir, we're so thrilled the recipe was enjoyed 😃

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Hi Sadia, absolutely love this banana bread and have made it countless times! If I only make half the batter (because I only have a small baking tin), will baking time reduce by a lot? I think that is one thing missing with the scalable recipe: baking time & also tin size don’t adapt with it, which I understand is complicated but can lead to the recipe not working when it’s a baking one :) I know it might to common sense but you’d be surprised what I’ve done wrong over the years just blindly following instructions hahaha - Thank you xxx

PUL Team - Aug. 23, 2021, 9:27 p.m.

Hey there, Sarah! Thanks a bunch for the feedback. It's super helpful to hear 😊 It's indeed tricky to adjust the cooking time if changing the portion size, as it will also depend on the pan and oven used. If we had to guess for halving the recipe, checking on it around 30 minutes in might be a good start. We hope this helps! In the meantime, we've noted down the suggestion to consider for future website improvements 😃

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Made this yesterday and it was so easy. I didn't have the applesauce so I just sub it with 1/4 coconut oil. It tastes so good. My husband loved it. I'll make this again after I make homemade applesauce. Thanks, Sadia for these plant-based recipes.

PUL Team - Aug. 23, 2021, 2:51 p.m.

Yayy! So glad you and the hubby enjoyed the banana bread, Ann - thanks for sharing 🤗

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Just made this and I don’t need any other banana bread recipe. I only have small load tins so I have split it into 2 and one loaf is almost gone! This is sensational! Thank you for a lovely recipe. I shall definitely be making this again, might even do a double batch ☺️

This is so delicious!! Definitely the best banana bread I've ever had and my family enjoyed it too :) Thank you for putting so much time, care, and effort into making such incredible recipes 💕💕

Absolutely delicious! I may or may not have eaten half the loaf within the first two days…
Next time i make it I’m going to try using Gluten Free flour so my mom can eat it.

PUL Team - Aug. 1, 2021, 8:56 a.m.

So kind of you to make it for your mom, Julie! We hope it's enjoyed 😃

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Oh my goodness... This is the BEST banana bread I have ever had! I made a double batch and did half as bread and half as muffins. The muffins only took 30 minutes to bake. PUL is my absolute favorite plant based blog/channel. Thanks for all your hard work and delicious recipes!

PUL Team - Aug. 1, 2021, 8:28 a.m.

Thank you, Adrienne, for taking the time to share your experience with the recipe and for the continued support☺️ So happy to hear :)

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This is the best banana bread I have ever tried. I make it so often that I know the recipe by heart already.
I think this is how I started to follow your recipes Sadia, from the best banana bread (and banana muffins).
Thanks so much!

PUL Team - July 28, 2021, 3:05 a.m.

Thank YOU, Magdalena, for the glowing review! We're so glad you're enjoying the recipe 🤩

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Finallyyyy I made it. I had asked several questions on the blog about this recipe and you replied so promptly and well. It came out really well and tasty. It was my first baking experience and really loved it. If they had an option to upload pics here, I would have. Thank you so much. <3

PUL Team - July 27, 2021, 6:19 p.m.

We're so thrilled to hear this, Archa, it means so much! Thank YOU for sharing 🤩

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I love this one. I have made it countless times because it is so easy and great so save Bananas I have forgotten about. And I got loads of compliments and questions to share the recipe. An I am always happy to do it

This is the best banana bread! Simple as that... And sometimes I don’t have all the ingredients (because I honestly bake this cake a couple of time per months) so instead of apple sauce you can had an apple if you are too lazy to make your own, or less oil… you can play and add walnuts, or do it without chocolate, change the flour for a gluten-free, sometimes plain flour… it will be good anyway.
It’s a huge success every time I do it. Even for my non-vegan friends. It’s mind blowing 💕💕💕

PUL Team - July 26, 2021, 8:52 p.m.

We appreciate this so much, Berenice, thank you for sharing! We're so glad the banana bread has been enjoyed 🤗

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I tried it, I love it.. This is THE banana bread recipe. Even my non-vegan friends agree.

I love this recipe, this is the first vegan banana bread recipe that's worked for me! Realised after starting on it that i had run out of applesauce so I replaced it with an equal volume of vegetable oil and it came out so great!! Also subbed the chocolate out for walnuts, just eyeballed the ratio for that, and that may have been my favourite part. Devoured the whole thing by myself in 3 days! Shared this recipe with so many friends as well. Thank you!!!

PUL Team - July 25, 2021, 7:18 p.m.

Thanks for sharing the recipe, Krupa - so glad you enjoyed it! 🍌

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I made these last weekend for a pick me up snack during work - and oh man oh man I’m so glad I did! I still can’t believe they’re vegan because they taste better than the other banana breads I’ve eaten before. Thank you PUL team and Sadia for sharing this recipe😍 Lots of love from the US!

PUL Team - July 25, 2021, 6:47 a.m.

Thanks a bunch for being here, Elinor! Lots of love back to the US 🥰

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This is my favourite banana bread recipe and the only one I've been making for almost 2 years now. Honestly, my family, my friends and friends' friends adore it. However, like someone else pointed out, there's a change in amount of flour. To be honest, the previous version with 280gr works perfectly for me. The cake is fluffy, moist and it raises perfectly. There was just one time that I used the other amount of flour, and I didn't like the outcome, it wasn't "my cup of tea". Just a thought, but maybe it would be a good idea to keep both amounts, depending on how "bready" you want your cake to be.

PUL Team - July 23, 2021, 5:10 a.m.

Hey Maja, thanks for sharing this! It's super helpful 😊 I've made this banana bread more times than I can count, but I've always measured it in cups rather than in grams. After reading your comment, I took my cup measurements over to our scale and weighed it out to be sure. For us, it came out to be 231g in total, so I've updated the recipe to reflect this - thanks again for bringing it to my attention 🤓 Although this number is a bit higher than what it was before, it's still not quite at 280g. If I've done my math correctly, 280g would be about 2 cups + 2Tbsp, whereas this recipe calls for 1¾ cups of flour. I feel like indeed the 280g would work well also - as you've mentioned - resulting in a more "cake-like" consistency and perhaps a little less moist/dense than the version we usually make. In any case, I've bought some bananas and when they're ripe enough, I'll try this recipe using the 280g of flour because now I'm curious 😜🍌 Thanks again, Maja!

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Hii. This looks so tempting. Can I make this in a round cake pan? That's what I have with me. Should I change measurements accordingly? Please please respond. Thank you so much. Lots of love <3

PUL Team - July 21, 2021, 3:38 a.m.

Hey Archa, thanks for the question! It may depend on the size of the desired cake pan. We'd recommend at least a 9×2 inch round pan and continuing to bake until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. If we had to guess, it may take closer to 50 minutes. Do let us know how it goes if you give the recipe a try 🙂

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LOved the recipe... one feedback it is actually little confusing where it says 1 3/4 flour, I ended up adding 1 + 3/4 cups only to realize that it is just 3/4 cup flour.

PUL Team - July 20, 2021, 5:30 a.m.

Hi Chinmayee, the recipe indeed calls for 1 + 3/4 cup of flour, so you did it correctly! We do appreciate the feedback, and we hope you enjoyed the banana bread 🙂

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