Banana Bread

This is a delicious vegan banana bread that is more dense then traditional recipes. The molasses makes it a dark, rich bread.


2 large or 3 small very ripe bananas
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas really well. Add the sugar, applesauce, oil, and molasses, and whisk briskly to incorporate.

Sift in the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Use a wooden spoon to mix until the wet and dry ingredients are just combined.

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes. The top should be lightly browned and a knife inserted through the center should come out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool.

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