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Moist Vegan Sourdough Banana Bread

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A moist, tender vegan banana bread with a subtle tang from sourdough starter, perfect for cozy mornings. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and delivers a comforting, flavorful loaf.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) active sourdough starter
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour (unbleached recommended)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup (120 ml) non-dairy milk (almond, oat, or soy)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few lumps.
  3. Add sourdough starter, brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Mix until smooth and combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in optional nuts or vegan chocolate chips if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, filling about ¾ full, and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick starting at 50 minutes. Toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool bread in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Keep sourdough starter active and bubbly for best rise and flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep bread light and tender. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent gummy texture. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add ground flaxseed for binding. Oil-free option: use mashed avocado but expect denser texture.

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