Gluten Free Banana Bread
on Oct 27, 2021, Updated Aug 12, 2024
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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.
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.
Variations and Substitutions for Gluten Free Banana Bread
- 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.
- Feel free to use any sweetener you like, such as maple syrup, agave syrup, or 🍯 honey.
- Use whatever oil you like, such as olive oil, avocado oil, or canola. Even melted 🧈 butter will work.
- You can use whatever 🥛 milk variety you like, dairy or non-dairy.
- Can I add mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips?
- 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
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.
Yes, you could use agave syrup, or honey instead of maple syrup.
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.
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.
Gluten Free Banana Bread
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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Hello there! Just wondering if I could use sweet potato flour instead of coconut flour for this recipe? Thank you!
Hi Michelle, I wish I could give you more guidance but unfortunately I have not tried it in this recipe 🙁
May I replace the flour with gluten free AP flour? Thanks and looking forward to making this recipe.
Hi love, yes you can just make sure you use 1-1 that’s specifically for baking 🙂
Hello –
Wondering if you could replace the coconut flour with oat flour?
Thank you 🙂
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.
Is the amount of oil of 1/2 cup correct?
It seems a lot.
Thank you
It is, you can definitely reduce if you wish
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 🙂
Hi Tash! I haven’t tried but you definitely need to try an egg replacement like flax egg chia egg or apple sauce
Can we add walnuts and chocolate chips to it?
Absolutely