Description
A deliciously moist and tender gluten-free banana bread that captures the comfort of a traditional home-baked loaf. Using perfectly over-ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture, this quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser that fits any dietary need. It features a soft crumb and can be easily customized with chocolate chips or walnuts, making it the perfect companion for your morning coffee or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups mashed over-ripe bananas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups gluten-free measure-for-measure flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
Combine bananas, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, mixing until well incorporated.
Add the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture.
Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Ensure bananas are heavily spotted or brown for the best flavor and sweetness. Using a measure-for-measure gluten-free flour blend is essential for the right texture. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg