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    Easy Gluten-Free Banana Bread {Dairy-Free Option}

    Published: Apr 20, 2017 · by Audrey

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    The only gluten-free banana bread recipe you’ll ever need; a one bowl wonder! No mixer required for this super moist easy gluten-free banana bread. With a dairy-free option too.

    Gluten-Free Banana Bread slices on a cutting board with a knife and butter

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    Recipe originally posted April 2017, photos updated April 2018.

    Easy Gluten-Free Banana Bread

    Banana bread is a favorite of mine from childhood. I love the smell of banana bread cooking in the oven.

    We eat a lot of bananas in my home, but there is always a few that get a little too ripe for my kid’s liking. So what’s a mama to do?

    I make gluten-free banana bread. It was easy to modify my favorite banana bread recipe to make it gluten-free.

    Trust me, no one will even know it’s gluten-free.

    easy gluten-free banana bread recipe steps

    How To Make Gluten-Free Banana Bread In 3 Easy Steps!

    This gluten-free banana bread recipe is a one bowl wonder that is super easy to make, you don’t even need a mixer.

    You can quickly whip up this super moist gluten-free banana bread in just three easy steps and with just a fork and a spoon.

    • Step 1- Mash the bananas until smooth. (photo 1)
    • Step 2- Add all the other ingredients and stir. (photo 2)
    • Step 3- Pour bread batter into a greased 4 X 8 loaf pan. (photo 3)
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. (photo 4)
    • Store in an air-tight container.

    Really, it’s that easy!

    Pro Tip:

    • Always bake with ingredients that are at room temperature. Cold ingredients do not mix as well with room-temperature ingredients.
    • Three mashed bananas are equals to 1 cup.
    • You can also mix it up a little by adding mini chocolate chips, blueberries, nuts, or raisins. I love how easy this super moist gluten-free banana bread is to make!

    2 slices of gluten-free banana bread on a plate with coffee cup and butter in the background

    Gluten-Free Flour

    I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.

    Pro Tip

    The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup.  After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup. Friends, please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup.

    Dairy-Free Baking

    My husband, my youngest son, and I are all dairy-free, so I always try to include a dairy-free option to my gluten-free recipes. So, you too can enjoy a gluten-free and dairy-free banana bread.

    My favorite dairy-free products to bake with are almond and cashew milk and either coconut oil or Smart Ballance or Earth Balance butter.

    I hope you enjoy this easy gluten-free banana bread as much as my family does.

    Try some of my most popular gluten-free recipes!

    • Homemade Gluten-Free Bread {Dairy-Free Option}
    • Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits {Dairy-Free Option}
    • Cinnamon Roll Cake {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option}
    • Easy Gluten-Free Banana Blueberry Muffins {Dairy-Free & Refined Sugar Free Option}

     

    Recipe adapted from Simply Recipes.

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    6 slices of gluten-free banana bread on a cutting board with a knife and butter
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    Easy Gluten-Free Banana Bread

    The only gluten-free banana bread recipe you’ll ever need; a one bowl wonder! No mixer required for this super moist easy gluten-free banana bread. With a dairy-free option too.
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword banana bread, gluten-free banana bread
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 272kcal
    Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    • 2 to 3 very ripe bananas mashed
    • ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter , dairy-free use non-dairy butter like Earth Balance, Smart Balance or coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour (I like Pillsbury gluten-free)
    • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum , leave out if your flour already has it in it
    • Pinch salt
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs , beaten
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
    • Spray a 4 x 8 loaf pan with cooking spray.
    • In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
    • Add the baking soda to the mashed bananas.
    • Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
    • Stir in the sugar, salt, eggs, and pure vanilla extract.
    • Mix in the gluten-free flour and xanthan gum(leave out if your flour already has it in it).
    • Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
    • Bake on the center rack for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Please watch your banana bread because all ovens are different.
    • Cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
    • Store in an air-tight container.

    Notes

    • Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose. I like Pillsbury gluten-free.
    • The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup.  After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup. Friends, please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup.
    • Three mashed bananas are equal to 1 cup.
    • Dairy-Free Options: Smart or Earth Balance Butter or coconut oil
    • Pro Tip: You can also mix it up a little by adding mini chocolate chips, blueberries, nuts, or raisins. 
    • Always bake with ingredients that are at room temperature. Cold ingredients do not mix as well with room-temperature ingredients.
    • Store in an air-tight container,
    • Mama says "Check all of your labels."
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2slice | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Debra Morgan says

      June 02, 2023 at 6:43 pm

      Delicious! This bread is not gummy like a lot of banana breads. Easy to prepare and bakes nicely. I am excited to have your recipe. Thanks!!

      Reply
    2. Joyce says

      June 02, 2023 at 2:05 pm

      This is a GREAT recipe! I have gluten and milk allergies and sensitivities. I switched from King Arthur flour to Pillsbury flour for baking. The taste is superb!

      Reply
    3. Diana M says

      May 30, 2023 at 7:56 pm

      Easy and delicious I add pecans and raisins.

      Reply
    4. Madison Godin says

      May 13, 2023 at 7:49 pm

      Great recipe but times vary based off oven. I made it last week and kept it in for 45 minutes and was dry and okay. I took it out around 30 minutes today and sooooo much better! One star off for the time issue. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Sharon L Estabrook says

      May 10, 2023 at 6:17 pm

      love this recipe! thanks so much. I follow a lot of your recipes.

      Reply
    6. Donna says

      May 04, 2023 at 7:39 pm

      I love this recipe! I often add a cup of chocolate chips! 😋

      Reply
    7. Lisa says

      April 28, 2023 at 6:19 pm

      Wow! What an amazing recipe, my family and I will be enjoying this for years to come. 🙂

      Reply
    8. Lisa says

      April 28, 2023 at 6:15 pm

      Wow what an amazing recipe thank you so much my family & I will enjoy this for years to come! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Aubree says

      April 28, 2023 at 2:58 pm

      Yum!! I’m so happy to have a new go-to banana bread recipe that my husband and son enjoy (I’m the only one with celiac). This recipe is so delicious! I did 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar just because. King Arthur 1:1 flour. I also did a mini loaf pan for about 20-25 minutes and they turned out great! You’d never guess GF.

      Reply
    10. Jen says

      April 27, 2023 at 5:16 pm

      Absolutely perfect. I lowered the sugar to 1/2 cup (trying to stay away from it!) and there was negligible difference in taste. Tried it at 1/4 cup and that was fine for me but the kids didn’t enjoy it as much. Staying with 1/2 cup now and make this weekly. Cinnamon added is nice too. Thank you!

      Reply
    11. Tracy Chenoweth says

      April 25, 2023 at 10:21 am

      I’m making my 2nd loaf. it’s really good. this will be my good to recipe for GF/DF banana bread.
      thank you.

      Reply
    12. Kali says

      April 24, 2023 at 4:40 pm

      Perfect and easy banana bread recipe! I love adding chocolate chips and using date syrup instead of sugar! It’s super yummy every time!

      Reply
    13. Nancy says

      April 22, 2023 at 7:04 pm

      I made this recipe for the first time , and it is delicious! It turned out so well. I love it so much better than a pre packaged mix. Thank you for a great recipe!

      Reply
    14. Eliza says

      April 19, 2023 at 10:39 am

      This is my go-to recipe for GF no dairy, no yeast baking. Thank you for developing and sharing. I enjoy altering it a bit each time. I often bake it in a flat pan, with 1/8 apple wedges skin-on, put on the top of the dough, diagonally one piece per square portion. Lightness may be increased by adding one table spoon of tapioca or arrowroot flour; or for crunchiness, amaranth seeds. Boost the flavour by adding a selection of ginger, cinnamon. saffron, cardamom, hot peppers, pepper, nutmeg, all spice, few pounded cloves, or orange juice. Seeds, nuts, dried fruit. Endless possibilities.

      Reply
    15. Kat says

      April 16, 2023 at 11:00 pm

      I used King Arthur’s 1-1 GF flour (has xanthem incl), and 4 bananas + walnut halves and serious the best Banana Bread ever. So moist and not overly sweet. Will def be making this many more time.

      Reply
    16. Hopeful Baker says

      April 13, 2023 at 2:20 pm

      WOW!! This is my third time trying to make GF banana bread. I found this recipe and it is a game-changer! Thank you so much!!!

      Reply
    17. Mish says

      April 09, 2023 at 2:01 am

      this was delicious! super quick and easy, can’t even tell it is gluten free. 😋

      Reply
    18. Sherri V. says

      April 08, 2023 at 2:13 pm

      VERY GOOD!!! No way anyone will know this is GF. I used chopped walnuts and next time want to use chocolate chips. Thanks for the reminder to NOT dip the measuring cup into the bag/container to measure but to use the spoon method instead. I had started doing that and couldn’t figure out why my recipes weren’t turning out…now I know why.

      Reply
    19. Heather Carroll says

      April 07, 2023 at 6:24 pm

      I have made this recipe so many times over the years! This is my go to recipe and it turns out great everytime. I switched to using a mini bread loaf pan (makes 8) and cut the cooking time in half. They are so tasty, and the smaller size is perfect to bring one along for breakfast on the go.

      I use Bob’s red mill 1:1 gf flour, and it’s my flour of choice for many recipes. Thanks for making such a delicious eat to follow recipe that my family loves.

      Reply
    20. Tish Acee says

      April 07, 2023 at 2:36 pm

      I love this recipe! I used 3 bananas, King Arthur 1:1 flour and baked closer to 55 minutes. It was perfect, you would never know it’s gf. You’ve got to love a one bowl, no mixer recipe. Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
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