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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
Step 4: Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf tin. Smooth out the top and place in the preheated oven.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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Recipe
Easy Vegan Banana Bread With Pears
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
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.
Jen says
This is my go-to recipe for overripe pears. We love the taste and texture.