Gluten free banana bread

• Prep Time: 10–15 minutes

• Bake Time: 50–60 minutes

• Total Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes

• Servings: 10 slices

• Skill Level: Easy

• Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1¾ cups (220g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  (with xanthan gum if your blend doesn’t include it)

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

• 3 medium overripe bananas, mashed (~1¼ cups)

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup (120ml) neutral oil (or melted coconut oil)

• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar or coconut sugar

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• ¼ cup (60ml) milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy like almond, oat, etc.)

Optional Add-Ins:

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

• ½ cup dark chocolate chips (gluten-free certified)

• ¼ cup shredded coconut or dried fruit

 Equipment Needed

• 8×4″ or 9×5″ loaf pan

• Mixing bowls (1 large, 1 medium)

• Whisk or fork

• Rubber spatula or wooden spoon

• Parchment paper or cooking spray

 Instructions

 Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease or line your loaf pan with parchment paper.

 Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a medium bowl, whisk together:

  • Gluten-free flour

  • Baking soda

  • Salt

  • Cinnamon & nutmeg (if using)

 Mix Wet Ingredients

• In a large bowl, mash bananas well.

• Add eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until smooth and combined.

 Combine the Batter

• Add dry ingredients into wet. Stir gently until just combined.

• Fold in any mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

• Batter will be thick.

 Bake

• Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

• Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Tip: Cover loosely with foil halfway through if the top is browning too quickly.

 Cool

• Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.

• Slice once cooled for best texture.

 Nutrition Info (Per Slice – Approx.)

Based on 10 slices, without add-ins.

 Storage & Freezing

• Room Temp: Store in airtight container for 2–3 days

• Fridge: Keeps up to 5–6 days

• Freezer: Freeze slices individually in wrap; reheat in toaster or microwave