gluten free banana bread

Here’s a simple gluten-free banana bread recipe that turns out moist and fluffy 🍌🍞

Gluten-Free Banana Bread

3 very ripe bananas, mashed

2 large eggs

1/3 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)

1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, dark chocolate chips, or raisins

Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.

Whisk in the eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.

In another bowl, mix gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix.

Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.

Pour batter into the loaf pan.

Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let it cool 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Use very ripe bananas (brown spots) for sweetness and moisture.

If your flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum, add ½ tsp.

Let the bread cool fully; gluten-free breads firm up as they cool.

Optional twist: Add 1 tbsp peanut butter or 2 tbsp cocoa powder for a chocolate banana version.

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