Best Gluten Free Banana Bread – Moist, Tender, and Naturally Sweet
A moist, fluffy, and flavorful gluten-free banana bread made with ripe bananas, a simple flour blend, and pantry staples. Naturally sweet and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
Ingredients
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3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup light olive oil or melted butter
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add eggs, oil, vanilla, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth.
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In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Add optional mix-ins.
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Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth the top.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
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To make vegan, use flax eggs.
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To make refined sugar-free, use coconut sugar or maple syrup.
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Store at room temperature for 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.