Vegan Banana Walnut Bread with Cinnamon Swirl

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Moist, naturally sweet bread with bananas and walnuts, featuring a warm cinnamon swirl. This American-inspired recipe (vegan, gluten-free option), ready in about 70 minutes, layers ripe bananas, walnuts, all-purpose flour into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 55 min Serves 10 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix 2 mashed large ripe bananas, 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, and 1/4 cup maple syrup until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold banana mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. For the swirl, mix 1 tbsp cinnamon with 1 tbsp maple syrup, then drizzle over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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