A Very Merry Vegan Christmas: Butternut Squash Banana Bread Recipe

By Dominika Kusnierska


Who doesnÔÇÖt like banana bread? This one is so moist that no one can resist grabbing a slice! It is time-consuming but, at this time of the year, it is also a great excuse to get every helper in the family to the kitchen.

Ingredients: 

  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ┬¥ teaspoon baking powder
  • ┬¥ teaspoon salt
  • ┬¥ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ┬¥ teaspoon ginger
  • A pinch nutmeg
  • 1 ┬¢ cup mashed, overripe banana (about 3 medium bananas)
  • ┬¢ cup mashed roasted butternut squash
  • ┬¢ cup honey (use pure maple syrup or agave for vegan)
  • cup oil OR milk of choice
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins: ┬¢ chopped nuts or chocolate chips (dairy-free for vegan)

Method: 

  • Preheat oven to 180Ôü░C/gas mark 4.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
  • Whisk all liquid ingredients in a separate bowl, then pour wet into dry and stir to form a batter.
  • Smooth into a greased loaf tin.
  • Bake on the center rack for 30 minutes, then┬áwithout opening the oven door turn off the heat and leave in the closed oven for 10 additional minutes. Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve and enjoy!