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    Home » Recipes » Muffins and Breads

    Easy Vegan Banana Bread With Pears

    Published: Mar 12, 2022 · Modified: Jun 4, 2024 by Jen Cardenas

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    This vegan banana bread with pears is a delicious way to use up ripe fruit. It's a very quick and easy recipe to put together - no electric mixer needed. The pears give this banana bread added flavor and texture.

    Loaf of bread sliced on a wooden cutting board.

    While it is a sweet bread, there isn't too much added sugar in this so it's not overly sweet like some banana breads are. It uses simple ingredients that you probably have on hand. And it's a great way to use up those overly ripe bananas you probably have around.

    If you love bananas, try out my banana chocolate chip cookies, vegan hummingbird cake, vegan peanut butter chocolate chip banana muffins, and creamy banana chia pudding.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Vegan Banana Pear Bread
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Variations
    • How To Make Vegan Banana Pear Bread
    • Expert Tips
    • Storage and Recipe FAQs
    • More Vegan Bread Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Why You'll Love This Vegan Banana Pear Bread

    • Not too sweet: This bread is just sweet enough without being too sweet. There isn't too much sugar in it so it's great for an afternoon snack.
    • 1 bowl: You only need one large mixing bowl so you won't have a ton of dishes to do when this is done.
    • Great texture: The pears give the bread added texture and a flavor boost.

    Ingredient Notes

    This recipe uses very simple ingredients.

    • Bananas - Make sure they are ripe!
    • Pears - I used red pears in this recipe but you can use any kind of ripe pears. Bartlett and bosc pears are fine.
    • All purpose flour - I prefer using plain flour, but if you want to use whole wheat flour it will still work. I wouldn't recommend using only whole wheat flour though. At most, I would use up to 50% of the total amount.
    • Vegetable oil - Canola oil (or another neutral oil) is fine to use in this recipe.
    • Sugar - I like using all white sugar but you can also use ½ brown sugar for a little molasses flavor.

    Please see the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and amounts needed.

    Variations

    This is a pretty versatile recipe that you can change up according to you favorite flavors.

    • Adding ¼ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts is a great addition to this vegan pear banana bread and will give it a little crunch.
    • Adding ⅓ cup of dark chocolate chips is a tasty way to make this bread into more of a dessert.
    • Top with some vegan whipped cream and a drizzle of melted chocolate.

    How To Make Vegan Banana Pear Bread

    Bread pan lined with parchment paper.

    Step 1: Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. For best results, line the loaf pan with parchment paper so you can get the bread out easier. You can also coat with non-stick oil spray.

    Bowl with mashed banana.

    Step 2: In a large bowl, mash up the extra ripe bananas with a fork. It doesn't need to be perfectly smooth, but don't leave any large chunks in it. Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil to the mashed bananas and mix very well.

    Bowl with bread batter and pear pieces.

    Step 3: Next mix the white flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt into the banana mixture until combined. Don't over-mix the batter. Using a spatula or a wooden spoon, fold in the overripe pears.

    Bread batter in a loaf pan.

    Step 4: Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf tin. Smooth out the top and place in the preheated oven.

    Baked loaf of pear bread.

    Step 5: Bake for about 55 minutes. Take out the bread and test to see if it's completely baked through. If needed, bake for an additional 5 minutes.

    Sliced pear banana bread.

    Step 6: Let the bread rest in the pan for at least 15 minutes before removing it. Let cool on a wire rack, slice and serve.

    Expert Tips

    • Make sure your bananas and pears are very ripe for best flavor and texture.
    • Do not overmix your batter or else your bread could become dense.
    • Let the bread cool before slicing or it could bread apart.

    This bread is super delicious because of the two kinds of fruit. If you love baking with fruit, try out my vegan berry rhubarb crumble, cherry baked oatmeal, Irish apple cake and vegan coffee cake with berries.

    Storage and Recipe FAQs

    Doesn't this bread need flax eggs?

    This recipe doesn't use any flax eggs (a mixture of ground flax seed and water) or other egg substitutes. I'm not a big fan of flax eggs as I find it makes baked goods too dense and gummy. This bread doesn't need them.

    What's the best kind of pear to use in this recipe?

    You can use any variety you have at home - red pears, bosc, bartlett. Whenever I have very ripe pears and bananas, this is my go-to recipe.

    What's the best way to store this bread?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. For best texture, eat within 3 days. You can reheat individual slices in the oven for a few minutes as well.

    Can you freeze this bread?

    This bread freezes well. Place the cooled bread in a freezer safe bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. For easier portions, cut the bread in slices first. You can freeze this bread for up to 3 months for best results. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.

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      Easy Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Raisins (No Flax)
    • Loaf of Irish soda bread on a cooling rack.
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    • Sliced vegan zucchini bread.
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    • Loaf of Irish brown bread cooling.
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    If you tried this Vegan Banana Bread With Pears Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting!

    Recipe

    Slices of vegan pear banana bread.

    Easy Vegan Banana Bread With Pears

    A delicious combination of pear and banana with a hint of nutmeg. This recipe is quick, easy and only needs one bowl.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 306kcal
    Author: Jen Cardenas

    Equipment

    • Loaf pan

    Ingredients

    • 3 ripe bananas
    • ⅔ cup white sugar
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 2 ripe pears, peeled and diced
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°. Line the loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
    • In a large bowl, mash up the ripe bananas with a fork. Try not to have any large chunks.
    • Add in the sugar, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil and mix well with the fork.
    • Add in the baking soda, nutmeg and salt and stir to combine.
    • Add in the flour and mix until combined. Do not overmix.
    • Use a spatula to fold in the pear pieces.
    • Spoon the batter into the prepared bread pan with the spatula and even out the top.
    • Bake for 50 minutes. Removed from oven and let sit in pan for 15 minutes.
    • Remove the bread from the pan, slice and serve.
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    • Option: For added crunch, add ¼ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
    • Make sure both the bananas and pears are very ripe.
    • After the bread has baked, make sure you let it rest in the pan for 15 minutes and then cool completely before slicing.  If it's not cool enough, the bread could crumble.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Jen says

      March 17, 2022 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is my go-to recipe for overripe pears. We love the taste and texture.

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