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Dorothy Thomas

Gluten Free Banana Bread Recipe

A moist, flavorful, and easy-to-make gluten-free banana bread that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and free from refined sugars!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 10
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • medium 3 Ripe bananas (mashed, ~1.5 cups)
  • large 2 Eggs
  • cup Maple syrup or honey
  • cup ¼ Coconut oil (melted) or olive oil
  • cup 1 Vanilla extract
  • cups 1 ¾ Gluten-free all-purpose flour (or almond flour for grain-free)
  • tsp 1 Baking soda
  • tsp ½ Baking powder
  • tsp ½ Salt
  • tsp 1 Cinnamon (optional)
  • cup ½ Chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Whisk in eggs, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Add-ins: Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips (if using).
  7. Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  1. Ripe bananas work best for sweetness and moisture.
  2. Dairy-free? Ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.
  3. Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  4. Substitutions: Use almond flour for a grain-free version (adjust baking time as needed).