One of our first dairy-free & egg-free toddler snacks from over a decade ago.
Our vegan banana bread. So basic, so easy, but loved by so many!
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As a testament…
this has been a top post here at Milk Allergy Mom for over a decade!
Thanks for loving it as much as we do.
Kelly on Facebook says,
“We make this recipe all the time and everyone (including non-allergy peeps) love it! Perfection every time!”
Awww, we love hearing that.
Read more reviews in the comments below.
This recipe is actually pretty nostalgic for me, too.
Our big boys have gobbled it up since they were toddlers.
And now as pre-teens,
they still love it as breakfast or a filling snack.
We may just let bananas go brown around here on purpose…
and even raid Grandma’s brown banana stash just to make this special treat.
There’s no shame in our game!
Plus, don’t forget to check “last-chance banana” sales at the grocery store.
Jackpot!
Perfect for making this popular banana bread.
Our dairy-free and egg-free banana bread recipe is especially nice for food allergy families…
because it doesn’t even call for milk.
No milk substitute needed.
And it requires just one egg that’s easily replaced with 3 tablespoons of applesauce.
I know some of you may be a little intimidated by flax eggs and boxed egg replacer.
Applesauce is the easiest!
Feel free to use one egg instead of the applesauce if you can.
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SPICE IT UP A NOTCH
Although this recipe stands alone as a star…
you can also spice this banana bread up by adding:
- dairy-free chocolate chips (affiliate)
- your favorite nuts if not allergic
- brown sugar sprinkled on top before baking
You can always leave it as is, too.
We do most of the time!
Seriously, it is delicious as is.
I promise, the fam will chow it down no matter what.
GIVE THE GIFT OF BANANA BREAD
Even consider making mini-loaves as gifts for new moms, new neighbors, and Christmas.
Your friends and family will love you!
OTHER VEGAN BREAD RECIPES
This recipe is so versatile that we have also used it as the base for other quick breads.
There’s just no end to the madness, lol.
Because this recipe is too easy to mess up.
Apple Bread
BANANA BREAD MUFFINS
If you want banana bread faster,
consider putting the batter into muffin tins, instead.
This means you can enjoy them in half the time.
And if it’s summer, your oven won’t be on as long.
This recipe is so good, we had to find a way to enjoy it all year long.
This muffin pan (affiliate) is my absolute favorite.
And it’s what I always use to make our dairy-free and egg-free banana bread muffins.
It’s no stick, no teflon, and no need for cupcake wrappers when I’m just making a snack for home.
Here is our muffin version of this banana bread recipe.
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Now gather up those brown bananas…
and turn them into something spectacular!
You’re gonna rock it!
See the recipe below.
And be sure to see our extra tips in the video on this post. xo
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DAIRY-FREE, EGG-FREE, VEGAN
BANANA BREAD
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease a loaf pan with dairy-free butter
DRY INGREDIENTS
1.5 c. all purpose flour
1.5 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt
WET INGREDIENTS
1 egg or 3 Tbs. applesauce
1 c. mashed bananas
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. cooking oil
DIRECTIONS
Grease a loaf pan or use my favorite non-stick USA bread pan (affiliate).
In a medium bowl, mix the set of dry ingredients:
1.5 c. all purpose flour
1.5 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt
Make a well in the center.
In a small bowl, mix the set of wet ingredients:
1 egg or 3 Tbs. applesauce
1 c. mashed bananas
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. cooking oil
Add wet mixture to dry mixture.
Stir just until moistened.
Spoon the mixture into your bread pan.
It will be thick-ish.
Bake 35-50 minutes until a wooden toothpick comes out clean from the center. (Totally depends on your oven)
Cool on a wire rack.
Store in an airtight container.
The flavors will meld together better on the second day…
but who can really wait that long for delicious dairy-free, egg-free banana bread?!
Feel free to eat it hot with dairy-free butter.
Enjoy, my friend!
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Original Post 10-16-08
Anonymous says
Yum!!!! This is great, my grandaughter loves this bread
blogging says
Thank you, Anonymous!
Anonymous says
A beautiful banana bread recipe!
Anonymous says
Just made this bread today, and loved it! So did my two young boys! I have just discovered I have milk and egg allergies, and am learning to navigate the grocery store differently and finding new recipes for old favorites, thank you!
Kim says
Making this for the first time. We have discovered an egg and milk allergy in our 14 month old and i’ve Been struggling with what to feed her and still give her variety! We are making these as muffins. 3 are plain, 3 have blueberries, and 3 have strawberries just to give it variety. Thank you for posting this recipe.
Jamie Kaufmann says
Sounds delicious! Hope kiddo loved them. xoxo
blogging says
Thanks to you both, Anonymous! 🙂 So glad you like it. It's a joy to share something we love so much. I have some brown bananas to bake up as we speak! We appreciate you commenting.
Abbie Jansen says
Hi, do you think I could use pear puree instead of applesauce? My little one reacts to apples with her reflux
Kathy says
certainly sounds fine to me, same moisture and texture
blogging says
Hi Abbie, I think that could work. Or pumpkin puree? 🙂 Let us know what happens!
Mariana says
Hi! Thank you for posting this recipe. My 9 month old son is still on a dairy free diet and ive found it difficult anything in thr stores for him. I have a question. I dont want to use sugar what can I use instead?
Jamie says
I have experimented with a lot of sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, agave, stevia… Are you opposed to natural sugars? There’s also coconut sugar that works like sugar.
Jamie says
Also, Marina, Chocolate Covered Katie has great recipes for low sugar and vegan. 🙂
Rochell D says
It was totally awesome on the first go. Will be making this regularly. Thank you.
Sarah L. says
We have been using this recipe (and others from your site) since 2014 when our youngest son was diagnosed with milk, egg and peanut allergies. It has been a life saver, thank you so much for sharing!!
Jamie Kaufmann says
You are so sweet. Thanks for letting us know this has helped! Makes my day. 🙂
Stephanie says
Sarah my son was just diagnosed and I’m at a lost on what to make him. He is such a picky eater.
Jamie Kaufmann says
Hope you find lots of help here on our blog, our FB page, and I invite you to join our MAM member group where we come alongside each other to offer more personalized help! Here’s more info: http://www.milkallergymom.com/jointhegroup You can do this, and we can help!
Carol says
I’m going to make this today…but into muffins. I assume I can make them into muffins!
My 5 year old granddaughter can’t have milk/cheese, and it’s hard to find something she will eat. She’s so picky!
Thanks!
Jamie Kaufmann says
Hi Carol! Yes, muffins definitely work. Hope she loved them! What a sweet grandma you are.
Carol says
I made them and she loves them! It’s our go to recipe now for banana bread. My daughter in law has made them too, for her. I’m making them as we speak! Thank you!
Jamie Kaufmann says
So glad you love it, Carol!
Stephanie says
Would this work without sugar? My daughter can’t have any sugar or substitutes?
Thanks!
Jamie Kaufmann says
I haven’t tried that Stephanie, but I’d be interested in hearing if it does!
Stephanie says
I did without sugar and it worked however was needing a little more liquid to bind so I added 2tbso of pumpkin! My 20 month old loves it and my hubby said it was good too. Thanks so much! Do you happen to know how many calories per piece?
Jamie Kaufmann says
Oh that’s great, Stephanie! So glad it worked. I’m not sure on the calories, I’m sorry. 🙁
Jen says
I didn’t have any applesauce so I used chia seed mucilage. It’s in the oven right now, and it smells delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. My tn/pn, egg, dairy allergic daughter is going to love it!
Jamie Kaufmann says
You are so welcome, Jen! Enjoy!
Danielle says
I have made this bread 3 times in the last 2 weeks.. it is very easy & delicious! .. thank you!
Jamie Kaufmann says
Hi Danielle! Thanks so much for coming here to leave your FB comment. We sure appreciate that! Glad the bread is working well for you. xoxo
Millie says
Can I use gluten free flour?
Alicia says
This is a fave recipe at our house!! Trying as muffins for the first time!
Jamie Kaufmann says
Oh, I’m so happy to hear that! 🙂
Duaa says
I have a 2 year old whose dangerously allergic to egg, dairy and nuts. This is his favourite dessert. (mine too!) Thank you so much for sharing. x
Jamie Kaufmann says
Aw, we love this so much Duaa! Thanks for sharing that!
Rameki says
I tried to make these and they all fell!!! I want to know why. I had to double the ingredients because I was making for my son’s class project and it has to be allergen free. What a waste of money!!! Can someone please tell me why they all fell? I didn’t use any eggs. Just applesauce. I can’t take risk with children’s lives.
Jamie Kaufmann says
Hi Rameki. I’m sorry to hear that. The middle sinks in a little bit with egg, it’s normal. But with food allergies, as long as it tastes goo, we are happy. 😉 I hope that’s what your meaning.
Laila says
Hi. Will this work with gluten free all purpose flour? Thanks!
Jamie Kaufmann says
Laila, I’m not entirely sure, but some have tried with success. Let us know if you try it!
Kristin says
We make ours with a 1 to 1 gluten free flour and they are delicious! My 5yo and I are gluten, egg and dairy free…my hubs and even liked these (I make as muffins so I can make extra and freeze some and use throughout the week) and he usually isn’t a fan of gluten free baking!
Jamie Kaufmann says
Oh this is so good to hear. Thank you for sharing, Kristin!
Joyce W. H. says
Hi Jamie, what a tasty banana bread! And easy to make as well! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Jamie Kaufmann says
You are very welcome, Joyce!
Gina says
Hi! Jamie! This is Gina😊
I don’t have an applesauce, can I use maple syrup instead?
Thanks
Jamie Kaufmann says
Hi Gina! The applesauce serves more as the egg than sweetener so I’m not so sure about that. But if you try it, let us know! 🙂
Lindsey says
This bread has been a GO TO for me since we got my sons milk and egg allergy diagnosed! My mom thinks it is the best banana bread ever!
Thank you!!!!
Jamie Kaufmann says
This makes me so happy, Lindsey!!!
Chelsea says
Delicious! Don’t miss the egg in this recipe at all.
Jamie Kaufmann says
Woohoo!!! That’s what we love to hear. Thank you for the review! xo
Lindsey says
What would be the baking time and temperature for muffins?
Jamie Kaufmann says
Hi Lindsey, I would start at 20 minutes. 🙂
Melissa says
Hello,
Your recipe for the banana chocolate chip muffins was fantastic! Super yummy.
Jamie Kaufmann says
So glad to hear that, Melissa! Thank you for letting us know. We sure appreciate it.
Paula says
I thought I had the best recipe for banana bread, but missed it because I can no longer have eggs or dairy. This banana bread is truly THE best I have ever had! I cannot believe how delicious it is! I have eaten two loaves almost entirely by myself! I looked forward to getting up in the morning just to have a piece (or two or three)! Try it toasted! I’m making more today with some walnuts. Yum!!
Jamie Kaufmann says
You are the sweetest, Paula! This may be my favorite review of all time. Thank you, thank you!
Diane M says
Hi, thank you for this! How do I find the printable version? I don’t use pinterest. Thanks!
Jamie Kaufmann says
Hi Diane! We have recipe sheets for those in our membership. Including this recipe. 🙂 If you’re a food allergy family, we’d love to have you! Here’s more info: milkallergymom.com/membership