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Creamy Dairy-Free Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Butter Substitutes

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A creamy, dairy-free banana bread made with simple pantry staples and easy butter substitutes like coconut oil and mashed avocado, perfect for a moist and tender loaf without dairy.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium-sized ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅓ cup (75 ml) coconut oil, melted
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) mashed avocado
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) plain, unsweetened dairy-free yogurt
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your loaf pan with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas and avocado together in a medium bowl until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Add the melted coconut oil, dairy-free yogurt, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the banana-avocado mixture. Whisk gently until combined.
  4. In a separate large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should look lumpy and thick.
  6. Fold in nuts if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If wet, bake an additional 5-7 minutes and check again.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for best flavor and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and tender. If bananas are not ripe, soften them in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes. Cooling the bread before slicing prevents crumbling. For nut-free version, omit nuts or substitute with pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Reduce brown sugar or substitute with maple syrup for lower sugar option, adjusting wet ingredients accordingly.

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