Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe That’s Delicious and Easy to Make

I remember the first time I tried to make banana bread without gluten. My kitchen smelled like ripe bananas on a cold Sunday morning. I told a friend who had just learned to avoid gluten that I would make her a tasty brunch dish. It wasn’t a sure thing that it would be moist, tender, and full of banana taste, but I gave it a try.

I knew I was on to something extraordinary when the sweet smell of the loaf filled my house as it baked. When I took my first bite, I realized that the gluten-free version tasted just as delicious as the regular one, if not better. I make this simple but delicious gluten-free banana bread recipe all the time now, and I can’t wait to share it with you today.

Why You’ll Love This Gluten-Free Banana Bread

If you can’t eat gluten or are just trying to eat less gluten, this recipe is ideal for you. You can make it with simple ingredients like ripe bananas, eggs, and gluten-free flour that you probably already have at home.

This recipe is speedy and straightforward to make. You get soft, moist banana bread that no one will believe is gluten-free. You won’t need as much sugar because the bananas are naturally sweet. This recipe is also very flexible; you can add your favorite mix-ins, like chocolate chips or nuts, to make it more intriguing and tasty.

Health Benefits of Gluten-Free Banana Bread

This recipe’s star ingredient is the banana, which does a lot more than just taste good. They have a lot of potassium, which helps keep your heart healthy and your muscles strong. Also, bananas have a lot of fiber, which helps your body digest food and makes you feel full for longer. Besides that, this banana bread doesn’t have gluten, so people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance can digest it better. By using gluten-free flour instead of regular flour, you can make a healthier loaf that still tastes good.

For more tips on maintaining a gluten-free diet and its health benefits, check out this health article on gluten-free diets.

Serving Tips

You can eat this gluten-free banana bread for breakfast, a snack in the middle of the day, or even dessert. It’s a tasty treat to serve warm with butter or your favorite nut butter. If you want to go all out, you can drizzle some honey or maple syrup on top. If you’re going to try something new, you could serve it as a snack with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Toasted and chopped, it becomes a healthier meal. Serve with fresh fruit.

Want to explore more ways to serve banana bread? Here’s a great guide to serving banana bread with creative ideas!

Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe That’s Delicious and Easy to Make

Recipe by Chef SarahCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

Calories

220

kcal

Enjoy a slice of heaven with our Gluten-Free Banana Bread! This deliciously moist, easy-to-make bread is packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas (the riper, the better)

• 2 large eggs

• 1/4 cup of melted butter or coconut oil (for a dairy-free option)

• 1/2 cup of brown sugar

• 1 1/2 cups of gluten-free flour

• 1 tsp of baking soda

• 1/4 tsp of salt

• 1 tsp of vanilla extract

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). To make removal easier, grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
• Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth. Your banana bread will be sweeter and moister the more ripe they are.
• In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter or oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well after adding the mashed bananas.
• In a separate bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet liquid until they are well blended, then add them gradually. Be careful not to overmix, as the gluten-free batter can become dense.
• Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. For added flair, sprinkle some cinnamon or chocolate chips on top.
• After 50 to 60 minutes of baking, a toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean. Before taking the bread out of the pan, allow it to cool for ten minutes.

Notes

• Make sure your bananas are very ripe, with plenty of brown spots. This ensures maximum sweetness and moisture.
• Don’t overmix the batter. Gluten-free flours tend to become dense when overworked. Stir the ingredients until just combined.
• To avoid a gummy texture, let the banana bread cool completely before slicing.
• For a dairy-free version, simply use coconut oil or a dairy-free butter substitute.

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This gluten-free banana bread is easier to make than you think, and the result is a tasty treat that everyone can enjoy, even if they don’t eat gluten-free. Try this recipe the next time you have some ripe bananas hanging around. I can assure you that it will quickly become a family favorite! If you make one, please let me know how it turned out and if you added anything extra.

FAQs

If you’re curious about more gluten-free baking hacks, you can learn more in this guide to gluten.