Blueberry Banana Bread with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
A delicious and easy banana bread recipe enhanced with blueberries and topped with creamy vegan frosting, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces overripe mashed bananas Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- 1 cup plain and unsweetened almond or oat milk
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter
- ¾ cup maple syrup Provides natural sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 1 ½ cups regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour or an additional ½ cup regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh blueberries Or frozen if out of season.
Frosting Ingredients
- 2 oz vegan cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar To make frosting sweet and creamy.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a bread loaf pan with non-stick baking spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add almond or oat milk, maple syrup, melted vegan butter, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Stir in regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour and almond flour until a thick batter forms.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until the loaf is golden brown.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil and continue baking.
Cooling and Frosting
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing vegan cream cheese, melted vegan butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle or spread the frosting over the cooled bread.
Notes
Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Consider variations such as adding nuts, citrus zest, or spices to the batter.