Gluten-Free Banana Bread
A moist and delicious gluten-free banana bread that is easy to make and perfect for using up ripe bananas.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas The spottier, the better
- 2 units eggs Room temperature works best
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar You can use half coconut sugar for a variation
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend The kind with xanthan gum is recommended
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt Don't skip the salt, it enhances sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Optional for added flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs, melted coconut oil or butter, vanilla extract, and brown sugar to the bowl. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool before slicing.
Notes
Best to let bananas go fully brown for maximum flavor. You can also include mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking for a better texture.