Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked gluten-free banana bread. This delightful treat combines overripe bananas with warm spices, resulting in a soft and fluffy loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe will impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed plain or with added nuts, every slice is a taste of home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but still chunky.
- Add eggs, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bananas; whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until no lumps remain.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing. If using, gently fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg