How ripe should the bananas be for this maple banana bread?

For the best flavor and moisture, use bananas that are super ripe, almost black, as specified in the wet ingredients list.

What kind of gluten-free flours are used in this recipe?

This recipe uses a blend of gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond meal, and oat flour to achieve the desired texture for the bread.

Why is the vegan 'cream cheese' frosting a little sloppy at first?

The frosting mixture may be a bit soft after initial mixing; chilling it in the fridge for 10 minutes helps it firm up to a spreadable consistency.

Can I substitute maple syrup for maple sugar in the bread?

The recipe specifically calls for maple sugar in the wet ingredients for its unique sweetness and texture contribution, so it's best to use maple sugar as directed.

How should I store the Maple Banana Bread with 'Cream Cheese' Frosting?

Once frosted, keep the bread in the fridge. For optimal enjoyment, let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

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Maple Banana Bread With ‘Cream Cheese’ Frosting
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

AL By: Amrita Levan

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A slice of moist vegan gluten-free maple banana bread topped with creamy white 'cream cheese' frosting and a sprinkle of chopped pecans.

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Ingredients You Need for Maple Banana Bread With ‘Cream Cheese’ Frosting [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Wet Ingredients:

2 large bananas (you want them SUPER SUPER ripe, almost black!)
¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons maple sugar (You can find this online or at a good supermarket/health store)
¼ teaspoon fine salt
1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
3 Tablespoon warm water
1 3/4 ounces oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon maple extract

Dry Ingredients:

¼ cup gluten free all purpose flour
¼ cup almond meal
¼ cup oat flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup chopped pecans
2 Tablespoons maple syrup (for after cake has cooked)

Vegan 'Cream Cheese' Frosting:

1 3/4 ounces vegan butter
5 ounces vegan cream cheese
1 3/4 ounces icing sugar
1 Tablespoon maple syrup

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How to Prepare Maple Banana Bread With ‘Cream Cheese’ Frosting [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Wet Ingredients Instructions:

Combine flax meal with warm water and let it sit for 10 minutes.
After it has thickened, add it to the remaining wet ingredients and blend with a hand held immersion blender till smooth.
Alternatively, you can mash everything by hand but I personally do not like chunks of mushy banana in the bread!
Set aside whilst preparing dry ingredients.

Wet Ingredient Instructions:

Combine dry ingredients and sieve into a big bowl.
Make a well in dry ingredients and pour wet ingredients into it.
Combine well with a whisk and then pour into a greased and lined 7x4 inch loaf tin.
Bake at 350 degrees Farenheit for 45 minutes or till a skewer comes out clean.
Once it is taken out of the oven, immediately poke holes in the cake and drizzle with 2 Tablespoons of maple syrup.
Leave cake to cool.

Vegan 'Cream Cheese' Frosting Instructions:

Cream vegan butter and cream cheese together till smooth with an electric mixer.
Add icing sugar and maple syrup to the mixture and mix to combine.
At this point, the mixture will be a little sloppy, so leave it in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up a little.

Finishing Touches:

Once your bread has cooled, top with icing and sprinkle with chopped pecan nuts. Keep in the fridge, and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before enjoying a slice!