Vegan gluten free banana loaf with cinnamon
A soft, sticky banana loaf with cinnamon and chocolate chips. It is vegan and free from nuts, eggs and gluten.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.17 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 900 g loaf tin with baking paper.
- 2
Stir the ground flaxseed and water together and leave for 5 minutes until it turns gloopy. This replaces the egg.
5 min - 3
Mix the mashed banana, flax mixture, oil, sugar, oat milk and vanilla in a large bowl.
- 4
Fold in the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and cinnamon until just combined, then stir in two thirds of the chocolate chips.
- 5
Pour into the tin and sprinkle over the rest of the chips. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until deep golden and a skewer comes out clean.
52 min 30 s - 6
Cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then lift out onto a rack. It slices best once cold.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.