Gluten free banana bread
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Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
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Bake Time: 50–60 minutes
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Total Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes
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Servings: 10 slices
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Skill Level: Easy
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Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
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1¾ cups (220g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
(with xanthan gum if your blend doesn’t include it) -
1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
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3 medium overripe bananas, mashed (~1¼ cups)
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2 large eggs
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½ cup (120ml) neutral oil (or melted coconut oil)
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½ cup (100g) brown sugar or coconut sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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¼ cup (60ml) milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy like almond, oat, etc.)
Optional Add-Ins:
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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½ cup dark chocolate chips (gluten-free certified)
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¼ cup shredded coconut or dried fruit
Equipment Needed
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8×4″ or 9×5″ loaf pan
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Mixing bowls (1 large, 1 medium)
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Whisk or fork
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Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
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Parchment paper or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease or line your loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a medium bowl, whisk together:
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Gluten-free flour
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Baking soda
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Salt
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Cinnamon & nutmeg (if using)
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Mix Wet Ingredients
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In a large bowl, mash bananas well.
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Add eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until smooth and combined.
Combine the Batter
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Add dry ingredients into wet. Stir gently until just combined.
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Fold in any mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
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Batter will be thick.
Bake
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Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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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
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Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
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Slice once cooled for best texture.
Nutrition Info (Per Slice – Approx.)
| Nutrient | Amount |
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| Calories | ~190 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 25g |
| Protein | 3g |
| Fat | 9g |
| Sugar | 9g |
| Fiber | 2g |
Based on 10 slices, without add-ins.
Storage & Freezing
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Room Temp: Store in airtight container for 2–3 days
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Fridge: Keeps up to 5–6 days
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Freezer: Freeze slices individually in wrap; reheat in toaster or microwave
