Vegan Banana Bread with Blueberries and Cream Cheese Frosting
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This gluten-free Vegan Banana Bread with Blueberries is naturally sweetened, rich in fiber, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. A balanced treat that supports heart health and digestion thanks to flaxseed and antioxidant-rich berries.
Equipment
- 9 x 5-inch loaf pan
- Parchment Paper
- Electric Mixer
- 2 mixing bowls
- cooling rack
Ingredients
Banana Bread
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup unsweetened organic applesauce
- 2 large eggs (preferably cage free) or 1 tbsp flaxseed meal w/ 2 tbsp water
- ½ cup organic sugar
- ½ cup organic brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 cup gluten free flour I use Cup 4 Cup brand
- ¼ cup flaxseed meal
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup blueberries
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
- ¼ cup vegan cream cheese, at room temperature (Miyokos brand works best)
- ¼ cup vegan butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Banana Bread
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and cooking spray.
- With an electric mixer on medium speed, mix the bananas, applesauce, eggs, brown sugar, organic sugar and coconut oil in a large bowl.2 ripe bananas, ½ cup unsweetened organic applesauce, 2 large eggs (preferably cage free), ½ cup organic sugar, ½ cup organic brown sugar, ¼ cup coconut oil
- Whisk together the flour, flax meal, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon in a medium bowl.1 cup gluten free flour, ¼ cup flaxseed meal, 1 tsp fine sea salt, ¾ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and mix until blended.
- Fold in the blueberries and walnuts.½ cup blueberries, ¼ cup walnuts
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
- While the bread cools, prepare the frosting.In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the vegan cream cheese and vegan butter until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.¼ cup vegan butter, at room temperature, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ cup vegan cream cheese, at room temperature
- If making ahead, store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Before using, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften.
Frost and Serve
- Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the bread with a spatula
- Cut banana bread into ½-inch slices and serve.
More About This Recipe
Cooking Tips for Perfect Texture
- Use very ripe bananas — the darker, the better for sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix once you add the flour. Gluten-free batters can become dense if overworked.
- If using frozen blueberries, toss them lightly in flour first to prevent sinking.
- Let the bread cool fully before frosting — patience here makes all the difference.
- For a lighter option, skip frosting and simply dust with cinnamon.
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
- 9 x 5-inch loaf pan – The perfect size for even baking and a beautiful rise.
- Parchment paper – Makes removal effortless and keeps edges clean.
- Electric mixer – Helps achieve a smooth, well-blended batter.
- Mixing bowls (2) – One for wet ingredients, one for dry.
- Cooling rack – Prevents soggy bottoms and keeps texture perfect.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 18g
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