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Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Moist Gluten-Free Banana Bread That Unleashes Joy

This gluten-free banana bread recipe offers a tender, moist texture with sweet ripe bananas and a fragrant hint of cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2-3 pieces Ripe Bananas Overripe bananas yield the best flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Consider coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index.
  • 2 large Eggs Substitute with flax eggs for vegan option.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil or unsweetened applesauce can be lower-fat replacements.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Try vanilla bean paste for deeper vanilla essence.
  • 1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free Flour Blend Ensure it’s a 1-to-1 baking blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Choose a gluten-free variety.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
Optional Add-Ins
  • Nuts or Chocolate Chips Add extra texture and flavor.
  • Dried Fruits Try raisins or cranberries.
  • Spices Swap cinnamon for nutmeg or pumpkin spice.

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 2-3 overripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  3. Whisk in sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla into the mashed bananas until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  5. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet banana mixture until just combined, leaving some lumps.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and sprinkle with optional add-ins if desired.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to three days or freeze slices for later enjoyment.

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