Vegan Banana Bread with Baking Soda

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
3. Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Serve: Slice and serve your vegan banana bread warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Tips:

• Baking Soda Role: Baking soda reacts with the acidity of the bananas and helps the bread rise, giving it a light and fluffy texture.
• Storage: Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Enjoy this delicious vegan banana bread, and remember, baking soda is not just for cleaning—it’s a baker’s best friend!