Description
This gluten free banana bread is moist, flavorful, and easy to make with just a few pantry staples. It’s a no-fuss bake that works every time.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas (about 1 1/4 cups mashed)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup melted butter or oil
2/3 cup brown sugar (can reduce to 1/2 cup)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups gluten free 1:1 flour blend (with xanthan gum)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Mash bananas in a large bowl. Add eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Gently stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
Avoid overmixing to keep the texture soft and tender.
This banana bread freezes well—slice and wrap individually for quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Gluten-Free Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 198mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
Keywords: gluten free banana bread, moist gluten free banana bread, easy banana bread