Vegan Banana Bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed meal and water together. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it thickens to create a flax egg.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

Add the thickened flax egg, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

If using, fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.