• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Mama Knows Gluten Free logo

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
    • Baking
    • Desserts
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Dairy-Free
  • Newsletter
  • Cookbook
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Gluten-Free 101
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes Index
    • Baking
    • Desserts
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Dairy-Free
  • Cookbook
  • Subscribe
  • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy
  • Gluten-Free 101
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes Index
      • Baking
      • Desserts
      • Breakfast
      • Dinner
      • Dairy-Free
    • Cookbook
    • Subscribe
    • About
      • Contact
      • Privacy
    • Gluten-Free 101
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » All

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

    Published: Apr 20, 2017 · by Audrey

    • Facebook
    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe
    Gluten-Free Banana Bread Pinterest pin 3

    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

    Click HERE to save recipe to Pinterest!

    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.

    Let’s Connect! You can FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

    ★Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below in the comments!★

    6 slices of gluten-free banana bread on a cutting board with a knife and butter
    Print Pin
    5 from 359 votes

    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
    Cook Time 50 minutes
    Total Time 1 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
    Pin Recipe
    Did you enjoy this recipe? Please give it a star rating below in the comments. Thank you!
    GET MY NEW COOKBOOK!Check out The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook!
    DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?Share a recipe pic with me and mention @MamaKnowsGlutenFree and use the tag #mamaknowsglutenfree!
    • Facebook

    Click To View More Recipes

    Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. To learn more check my Disclosure page.

    © MAMA KNOWS GLUTEN FREE. All images & content are copyright protected. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If you want to republish this recipe, please link back to this post for the recipe.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rita says

      February 05, 2023 at 10:51 am

      Delicious and easy recipe! To cut back on sugar I use monk fruit/erythritol, add some cinnamon and I love nuts so I add some pecans and dark chocolate chips, everyone loves it.

      Reply
    2. Hope says

      February 03, 2023 at 7:33 pm

      I love this recipe!! we make it at least once a month, sometimes adding chocolate chips. The kids love it both ways. I just use woolies home brand gluten free flour, it works great!Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Sarah Legat says

      February 03, 2023 at 4:54 pm

      Wait, but no for real… you can not tell this is gluten free. I’m not usually gf, but my husband is celiac, so I made this and it’s really good. I used 3 bananas, Bobs Red Mill all purpose gf flour, xanthan gum, and baked for an hour and it was *amazing*. I’ll be replacing my old regular banana bread recipe with this one 100%. Would definitely recommend.

      Reply
    4. Caroline Reeves says

      February 02, 2023 at 12:31 pm

      It was easy to make! My son loved it! I added a few chocolate chips. I will definitely be saving this recipe and making it again! Thanks 😊

      Reply
    5. Kellie Wesemeyer says

      February 02, 2023 at 9:45 am

      So happy I found this recipe! My whole family loves it! I use the King Arthur flour which has the Xanthan Gum added. I’ve always used the recipe for bread, but will try doing the muffins too.

      Reply
    6. Jennifer Blackledge says

      February 01, 2023 at 1:08 pm

      This is my go to banana bread recipe. It turns out moist inside with a crunchy outer crust. I like to use Pamela’s pancake and baking mix and omit the xanthan gum and baking soda. I also add walnuts and a bit of cinnamon.

      Reply
    7. Alyssa Lierman says

      January 25, 2023 at 1:41 pm

      Absolutely delicious! Used Krusteaz all purpose GF & it turned out amazing

      Reply
    8. Rosemarie Onwukwe says

      January 22, 2023 at 6:58 pm

      This was quick, easy and delicious! I have both dairy and gluten free allergies so this recipie was perfect. Thank you so much for this!

      Reply
    9. Rae says

      January 20, 2023 at 1:22 pm

      This is definitely the best gluten-free banana bread I’ve ever had. It’s super easy and so yummy! This is fantastic on it’s own but also with blueberries and a dash of cinnamon. It is one of the few gluten-free recipes that has been made repeatedly and makes me look forward to having overripe bananas. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

      Reply
    10. Esther says

      January 20, 2023 at 1:15 pm

      Delicious and so easy to make! It was a hit!

      Reply
    11. Maureen says

      January 20, 2023 at 12:31 pm

      Easily the best banana bread I’ve had- with or without gluten. I used 3 medium over-ripe bananas and King Arthur’s cup for cup blend.

      Reply
    12. Tiffany Daumueller says

      January 20, 2023 at 10:12 am

      We made a couple of recipes at the same time to test them out side-by-side. This was the clear winner when my husband who typically passes on gf things said it was delicious and he would definitely eat them even though they were gluten free. Thank you for a delicious recipe. I’m reprinting it because our recipe has gotten super stained over the months and I see you already have significantly more reviews so it must be an obvious winner on your site as well 😀

      Reply
    13. Megan rizzo says

      January 17, 2023 at 5:05 pm

      What would you recommend for substituting the eggs for in this receipe ? My daughter can’t have eggs

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        January 21, 2023 at 8:48 pm

        Hi Megan! I recommend using Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free egg replacer in my recipes. I hope you try my recipe and enjoy it!

        Reply
    14. Jessie says

      January 17, 2023 at 2:29 pm

      This was perfect! I used the Pillsbury GF All Purpose and it did not fail! I did add a few dashes of Cinnamon…kind of like a bananas foster taste:)

      Reply
    15. Steph says

      January 15, 2023 at 9:15 am

      This recipe was great. Good flavour and it’s moist. Better than my old recipe which contained gluten! Very happy 😊

      Reply
    16. Valerie says

      January 11, 2023 at 5:56 pm

      Great bread! I used Better Batter flour and added mini chocolate chips. It came out very moist and delicious! Thanks Audrey for a super recipe.

      Reply
    17. Lynn says

      January 08, 2023 at 12:33 pm

      Loved this recipe!! Made it GF and DF and it was delicious! Today I’m going to try it as muffins with a crumb topping!

      Reply
    18. Jo says

      January 05, 2023 at 5:17 pm

      A little tip………. For even more banana flavor. Wrap warm bread in plastic wrap and freeze overnight. Freezing the bread brings out even more banana flavor.

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        January 06, 2023 at 9:27 am

        Thanks for sharing the tip Jo! I am so happy that you enjoyed the gluten-free banana bread.

        Reply
      • Roseanne says

        January 18, 2023 at 12:35 pm

        Jo, Thanks for your freezer idea. I fully intended to freeze some of my banana bread, as you suggested, but it was so delicious, we polished off the whole loaf. Next time, I will triple the recipe, to make sure some of it ends up in the freezer. 😍(I added dried cranberries, currants and pecans to the recipe. YUM!!!) Roseanne

        Reply
    19. Marian says

      January 02, 2023 at 3:46 pm

      Just started with Gluten free cooking and this banana bread is as great as everyone says. Easy to make and delicious to eat!

      Reply
    20. Susan says

      December 31, 2022 at 7:50 pm

      I have been skeptical about gf things like muffins, breads—they all seem dry and crumbly! Not this recipe, we LOVED it! I used King Arthur 1-for-1 flour mix and added chocolate chips. Took a little longer baking time, but I was so pleased in how well it rose in the pan, and it was so moist. Will only make this recipe ever again! Going to try using honey or maple syrup for sweetener next time, but I expect great things. Delicious!!!

      Reply
    21. Haley says

      December 31, 2022 at 10:25 am

      Mama Knows GF has given me an abundance of recipes that are easy to make and taste AMAZING. I’m so thankful for her website after struggling with new allergies; they’re easily adjustable to your dietary needs and she posts many vegan options as well. Go make this banana bread! It’s great just like every other recipe.

      Reply
    22. Cindi says

      December 29, 2022 at 9:45 am

      I love making this banana bread. I have tried several gluten free banana bread recipes and this is definitely the best! Is it possible to freeze this banana bread for use at a later time?

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        December 29, 2022 at 10:11 pm

        That makes me so happy to hear Cindi! You can freeze the gluten-free banana bread for up to 3 months. Thank you.

        Reply
    23. Irma Garcia says

      December 28, 2022 at 5:05 pm

      I used Better Batter flour. I also added 1 container of apple sauce. It was delicious. My girls said it tasted like the regular one I make. My oldest is GF so I try to make her favorite bakes like she remembers. I don’t want her to miss out. Thank you. This recipe I will continue to use.

      Reply
    24. Annie says

      December 28, 2022 at 9:03 am

      I’ve used this recipe several times and it’s always a hit. This is the best gluten-free banana bread recipe, hands down!

      Reply
    25. Judi Severson says

      December 21, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      Hi Audrey! The best gluten/dairy free banana bread ever, possibly the best all-around banana bread out there! I used Bob’s Red Mill flour and Blue Bonnet Plant Butter…simply delicious!

      Reply
    26. Michelle says

      December 20, 2022 at 11:18 pm

      I had to modify based on the only things I had. Used Pamela’s gluten free flour, BRM Egg Replacer because I didn’t have any eggs and about 3 or 4 tablespoons of canola oil and 4 medium size bananas. Oh and I used date sugar too. Will definitely be a repeat! Thanks so much for all your hard work!

      Reply
    27. MJ says

      December 11, 2022 at 8:59 am

      My family loved this and they aren’t even gluten free! It was gone in 2 days. Just ordered your cookbook.

      Reply
    28. Sarah Giles-Gardner says

      December 10, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      wow this is my favorite gluten free recipe to follow. Ive made this several times. I do have to make some modifications for my other allergies as well like an egg replacer by bobs red mill and dairy free almond milk, but it comes out perfect everytime. thank you so much for sharing this recipe. it’s made my baking much more enjoyable finding recipes like this one.

      Reply
    29. Pamela J Askegaard says

      December 10, 2022 at 12:11 pm

      This is an A+ recipe I an thrilled with the simpleness of it and yummy 😋 even my finicky father enjoyed it. more of those who are not gluten free enjoy it Thank you!!!

      Reply
    30. Suma says

      December 04, 2022 at 9:50 pm

      The first Gluten free recipe that turned out perfect!. love how it turns out moist and soft.

      Reply
    31. Hillary says

      November 30, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      This is my go to banana bread recipe. It’s delicious!

      Reply
    32. Jenn says

      November 28, 2022 at 2:18 am

      Amazing recipe! I’ve made it at least a few dozen times (to the point I have it memorized) and it never disappoints. 2 bananas makes a more crumby bread, 3 makes it more moist and banana-y but I love it either way and usually just use what I have. Sometimes I sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top, or mix in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips (or both) for a sweet treat. I’ve also made it into mini muffins and cook for about 12 minutes and it works wonderfully. It makes about 36 when I use my small cookie scoop to fill the muffin pan.

      Reply
    33. Jody D says

      November 21, 2022 at 7:04 pm

      I make this banana bread once a week. Turns out every time. I sprinkle the top with dark chocolate GF chips for a little extra sweetness.
      It’s easy and delish !

      Reply
    34. Cindy Moynihan says

      November 20, 2022 at 4:45 pm

      Delicious! Thank you for this amazing GF banana bread!!!

      Reply
    35. Candace Gavan says

      November 15, 2022 at 11:36 pm

      I used Trader Joes gluten free pumpkin pancake mix instead of flour and didn’t add the xanthan gum. II couldn’t find a loaf pan. So I ended up making large muffins and threw a small chunk of dark chocolate on top of each muffin. The muffins ended up perfect son the inside with a slight crunch on the outside. My whole family loved these so much that I had to make more the nextday!

      Reply
    36. Susie says

      November 14, 2022 at 11:19 am

      Recipe works and produces a banana cake my whole family enjoys. I use oil and oat milk for a dairy-free version and a bundt pan to bake it in. It comes out moist and delicious, thanks for a super recipe!

      Reply
    « Older Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Audrey Roberts in a white kitchen for a profile photo

    I'm Audrey Roberts, a busy mama of four and I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family. I make gluten-free family-friendly recipes that are simple and delicious that you can too! I use easy to find ingredients that won't break your budget. You will also find dairy-free options and Paleo recipes. I am also the author of  The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook, which is an Amazon Best Selling Cookbook in the US and Internationally. Living gluten-free since 2010. I hope by me sharing my journey it may help you with yours.  Read More…

     

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About
    • Cookbook
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2023 MAMA KNOWS GLUTEN FREE®. Registered trademark. All rights reserved.