Ingredients:
Loaf
Cooking spray, for greasing the loaf pan
2 cupsall-purpose flour
1 teaspoonbaking powder
3/4 teaspoonground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
1/4 teaspoonkosher salt
1/2 cupunsweetened soy milk, at room temperature
1/3 cupmelted unsalted vegan butter
1/4 cupmaple syrup
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
Caramelized Bananas
2 tablespoonsunsalted vegan butter
2 medium ripe bananas (about 15 ounces), peeled and sliced into ¼-inch slices
1/4 cupmaple syrup
2 tablespoonsdark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoonground cinnamon
Directions:
Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Set aside.
Prepare the caramelized bananas: Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the butter and heat until melted and bubbling, about 1 minute.
Arrange the banana slices in the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until slightly golden and fragrant.
Pour in the maple syrup and sprinkle in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for another 3 minutes, or until the bananas are caramelized and soft in texture on the undersides, but still hold their shape.
Using a silicone spatula, flip the bananas on their backsides and cook for 2 more minutes, or until caramelized all over and very soft in texture. Turn off the heat.
Mash the bananas in the pan using your silicone spatula or the back of a wooden spoon, until mostly smooth—it’s okay if some chunks remain. Transfer the caramelized bananas to the soy milk mixture. Whisk together. Transfer into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
Whisk until no white flour streaks remain, but be careful not to overmix. Transfer into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a silicone spatula or the back of a spoon.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.