Oil-Free Vegan Banana Bread with Chia Bread with Flax & Walnuts (Kid-Friendly & Heart-Healthy)
This Oil-Free Vegan Banana-Chia Bread with Flax & Walnuts is a healthy, moist, and delicious treat for kids and adults alike. Made with ripe bananas, chia seeds, and crunchy walnuts, this easy plant-based banana bread is oil-free, dairy-free, and full of heart-healthy nutrients — perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or an afternoon snack!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe Bananas
- 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 tbsp Ground Flaxseed
- 3 tbsp Warm water (to activate chia and flax)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Plant Milk (oat or almond)
- 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup Vegan Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat & PrepPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the Chia-Flax GelIn a small bowl, mix chia seeds, flaxseed, and warm water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until it forms a gel-like texture.
- Mash the BananasIn a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Leave a few small chunks for texture
- Combine Wet IngredientsAdd the chia-flax mixture, maple syrup, vanilla, and plant milk to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
- Add Dry IngredientsIn a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in WalnutsGently fold in the chopped walnuts (and chocolate chips or raisins if using).
- BakePour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & EnjoyLet the banana bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
