Gluten Free Banana Bread

By Snejana Andreeva

on Oct 27, 2021, Updated Jan 05, 2026

5 from 3 reviews
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When I first attempted this Gluten Free Banana Bread recipe, I totally thought it was going to be a fail. In fact, it was absolute perfection! I actually wanted to use almond flour but I ran out so I had to improvise and use 🥥 coconut flour instead, which turned out to be a happy accident! Honestly, this recipe is so fluffy and moist, that no one will ever know it’s gluten-free. PLUS, I use almond milk here, so it’s dairy-free as well! Such a win-win.

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Why You’ll Love Gluten Free Banana Bread

This Gluten Free Banana Bread is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and big, banana flavor, making it a fantastic choice for a healthier treat. Made with ripe bananas, eggs, and almond milk, it has a super moist and tender texture, while the bananas and 🍁 maple syrup sweeten up without using any white sugar. This is such a great breakfast or snack option that’s simple to prepare, comes together in one bowl, and uses up those ripe 🍌 bananas on the counter. I love that anyone can enjoy it, as it’s both gluten- and dairy-free!

How to Prepare Gluten Free Banana Bread

🌡️ Preheat oven to 350F (177C).

🍌 In a bowl, mash the bananas and stir in the first 7 ingredients.

🥥 Add the coconut flour, baking powder, and baking soda and stir.

🥣 Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and add in the batter.

🥄 It will be really sticky so use clean hands or the back of a spoon to distribute it evenly.

⏲️ Bake for 50-60 minutes depending on the oven or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!

Nonna’s Tip 🥥

I used 1.5 cups of coconut flour but you might need a little bit less depending on how big the eggs and bananas are. The consistency of the dough should be wet and sticky.

Gluten Free Banana Bread

Variations and Substitutions for Gluten Free Banana Bread

  1. If you’d like to use almond flour instead of coconut flour, you will probably have to add a bit more because coconut flour is very absorbent and we require less of it.
  2. Feel free to use any sweetener you like, such as maple syrup, agave syrup, or 🍯 honey.
  3. Use whatever oil you like, such as olive oil, avocado oil, or canola. Even melted 🧈 butter will work.
  4. You can use whatever 🥛 milk variety you like, dairy or non-dairy.
  5. Can I add mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips?
  6. Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins such as chopped nuts, 🍫 chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or dried fruits. Fold them into the batter just before pouring it into the loaf pan.

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Best Served With

  • Serve this Gluten Free Banana Bread for dessert with ☕coffee or tea.
  • Spread a slice of banana bread with a spoonful of 🥜 peanut butter or my luscious Homemade Nutella.

Common Questions

can I use a different type of flour?

Yes, you can experiment with different flour varieties, such as almond flour, oat flour, or regular all-purpose flour. However, keep in mind that the texture and moisture content will vary. Coconut flour absorbs more liquid, so if using another flour, you may need to adjust the amount.

can I use a different sweetener in this gluten free banana bread?

Yes, you could use agave syrup, or honey instead of maple syrup.

can I add other ingredients to the batter?

Yes, have fun adding your favorite mix-ins such as chopped nuts, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or dried fruits. Fold them into the batter just before pouring it into the loaf pan.

Can I make muffins instead of a loaf with this recipe?

Yes, you can certainly make muffins using this recipe. Simply pour the batter into a lined muffin tin and bake at the same temperature for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Why are the metric weights of your ingredients different than the results of Google and my kitchen scale?

While 1 cup of flour weighs 160g in my kitchen, it might weigh anywhere from 120 to 180g in your kitchen and there’s a few reasons for that. The weight of ingredients may vary due to the brand of ingredients, the brand and style (wet vs dry) of measuring cups and spoons, and the technique for measuring into cups: scooping and leveling versus spooning the ingredients into the cup measure. For best results, go by the weight listed in the recipe.

5 from 3 reviews

Gluten Free Banana Bread

A loaf of Gluten Free Banana Bread with a golden-brown crust, partially sliced to reveal its moist, speckled interior. Two slices are laid in front on a white surface with a white cloth underneath.
This Gluten Free Banana Bread is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and big, banana flavor, making it a fantastic choice for a healthier treat. It's also dairy-free!
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Makes: 7 slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk , or any milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup avocado oil , or any oil
  • ½ cup maple syrup , or any sweetener
  • pinch salt
  • 1 ¼ – 1.5 cups coconut flour , (depending on how big the eggs and bananas are)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F (177C). In a bowl mash the bananas and stir in the first 7 ingredients.
  • Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda and stir. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and add in the batter.
  • It will be really sticky so use clean hands or the back of a spoon to distribute it evenly.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes depending on the oven or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Banana Bread
Amount per Serving
Calories
357
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.004
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
47
mg
16
%
Sodium
 
216
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
251
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
22
g
24
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
100
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
79
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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18 Comments

    2. Following the recipe i had to use more than double the amount almond flour to make it somewhat sticky. Is that normal?

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  4. Hello there! Just wondering if I could use sweet potato flour instead of coconut flour for this recipe? Thank you!

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    1. Hi Michelle, I wish I could give you more guidance but unfortunately I have not tried it in this recipe 🙁

      Reply

    1. Hi Anna,
      yes you can but you have to do this by eye as you might need more. Coconut flour is more absorbent that oat flour so keep that in mind.

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  8. Hi Modern Nonna,

    Thank you for this recipe !!

    I was wondering if I could replace the eggs with flax eggs or if you could let me know what the purpose of the eggs are in this recipe and I could search online for a possible replacement.

    Thank you 🙂

    Reply

    1. Hi Tash! I haven’t tried but you definitely need to try an egg replacement like flax egg chia egg or apple sauce

      Reply