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.
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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.
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!
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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Easy Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 very ripe bananas mashed
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter , dairy-free use non-dairy butter like Earth Balance, Smart Balance or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour (I like Pillsbury gluten-free)
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum , leave out if your flour already has it in it
- Pinch salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs , beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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.
Recipe 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."
Missy Hoyland says
Amazing! Love all your recipes I have tried.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Missy for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread and the other recipes you have tried. Thank you again!
Cathy Schultz says
I want to add grounded up walnuts to this. Would I need extra egg or something?? I will be using more walnuts then just to flavor it. Thanks.
Audrey says
Hi Cathy! I have never added ground walnuts to the recipe. I’ve just added mixins like nuts and chocolate chips to add flavor not for texture. If you try it please let me know how it works out.
Liv says
Thank you! This recipe allows my daughter to have banana bread, again! It tastes delicious!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Liv for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that you and your daughter enjoyed the banana bread. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Than you again!
Toni Blackman says
Can I use stevia in place of sugar and applesauce in place of fat, four egg whites instead of two whole eggs?
Audrey says
Hi Toni I have never tried this recipe with stevia. I don’t think the apple sauce will work because it may make the bread too wet as the apple sauce acts like the bananas in quick breads. You could maybe try coconut oil instead of the butter. I’ve never tried just egg whites either.
Consuelo Bergman says
Hi, this banana bread is DELICIOUS and VERY EASY!!!.
Just a question… I would like to prepare it with regular flour. Should I’ll go through the same steps… just not addind the xanthan gum?
I will appreciate your response.
Audrey says
Hi Consuelo! Thank you very much for the 5-star recipe review. I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread and found the recipe easy to follow. You should be able to make this with regular wheat flour, yes just leave out the xanthan gum. Thank you again!
Tiffany Arnold says
This banana bread turned out amazing and was so easy! Will definitely be making again.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Tiffany for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread. Thank you again!
Amy says
Very easy recipe and the results are delicious!!!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Amy for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread and found the recipe to be easy. Thank you again!
Randi de Santa Anna says
This is the best gluten free banana bread recipe I have found! It is completely satisfying and needs no butter on top to make it good. It stands on its own! Thank you!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Randi for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again!
Ashley says
I want to make this! It looks so good. But my daughter can’t have sugar. Could I replace it with honey? If so how much? Thank you 😊
Audrey says
Hi Ashley! I have never made the bread with honey before, but I have used 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup. If you try it with the honey will you please let me know how it turns out? I hope your daughter enjoys the banana bread. Thank you!
Summer Brandon says
What does the xanthan him do for the mix. Could I just use almond flour without the xanthan gum?
Looking forward to trying this!
Audrey says
Hi Morgan! This recipe is for a rice flour blend. Almond flour will not work the same in this recipe. Xanthan gum helps to replace the elasticity and texture of gluten. I do have muffin recipes that use almond flour that you might to try. Here is the link to the Paleo muffins that use almond flour. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Karen says
Can I use Bob’s Red Mills 1 to 1 baking flour as I can’t get Pillsbury gf flour where I live for the banana bread recipe?
Audrey says
Hi Karen! A lot of my readers use the Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten-free flour with my recipes. I have not test baked with the Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free with this recipe, but it should work well for the banana bread. I order the Pillsbury gluten-free flour from Walmart for less than $5 for a 2lb bag. Here is the link if you would like to take a look. I hope you enjoy the banana bread!