Vegan Banana Bread

Directions

Preparing the batter:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard-sized loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is combined.

Preparing The Neat Egg:

1. Mix The Neat Egg powder with water according to the package instructions. Typically, 1 tablespoon of The Neat Egg mixed with 2 tablespoons of water is equivalent to one egg.

Combining dry ingredients:

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Mixing the batter:

1. Add The neat Egg mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
2. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and dairy-free chocolate chips.

Baking the banana bread:

1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
2. Place the two halves of the extra ripe banana on top of the batter, pressing them in slightly.

Baking and cooling:

1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
2. If the top of the bread or the banana slices start to brown too quickly, you can loosely cover them with aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.

Cooling and serving:

1. Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
2. Carefully remove the bread from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.