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.
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."
Kris Sternberg says
I made this recipe today and it turned out wonderfully. I especially appreciated the tips about measuring the flour, and how she convinced me that it was SO easy. It was! Thanks for sharing.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Kris for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread and that the gluten-free baking tips helpful. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipe that it make for my family and helping others. Thanks again!
Charron Ellis says
I am very new to gluten-free baking but this recipe made me a success in one. I did brown the butter and made mini loaves instead of one large one (cook time reduced to 45min) but otherwise followed your direction, happily. This will be a treasured recipe in my collection, thank you!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Charron for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread. Thank you for sharing that you made it into mini loaves, as I know it will help others. YOu are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family and helping others. Thanks again!
LYM says
Perfect and easy GF banana bread! I used to make GF banana bread with almond flour, but that got to be too expensive. This is even better! The whole family loved it. Thanks for sharing.
Audrey says
Thank you so much LYM for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that your family loved the banana bread. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thanks again!
Gemma says
Super delicious and simple to throw together. I added choc chips and next time will as some cinnamon and ginger!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Gemma for the awesome 5-star recip[e review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread. My family loves it when I add chocolate chips too. Adding cinnamon and ginger sounds delicious. Thanks again!
JEM says
I made this recipe for a Christmas get together. I made a regular loaf and a blueberry/banana with a bit of cinnamon. Both of them were a HUGE HIT! People couldn’t even tell it was gluten free. I am so so happy to have found this recipe, it is definitely one that is going into my toolbox. Thank you so much!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Jen for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that the banana bread was a huge hit. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. thanks again!
Marjorie Cannadine says
I’m a new GF baker This is the best banana loaf I’ve made, and I’ve made a few. It’s better than my ordinary bakes…. 10 stars Thankyou
Audrey says
Thank you so much Marjorie for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my day! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana loaf. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family. Thanks again!
christine berwyn says
Excellent, moist and delicious. I pulled back a little on the sugar and the baking soda, as I live at 6000′. Will be making this again.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Christine for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread and it was moist and delicious. Thank you for the high altitude tip, as I know it will help others. I am glad that you will be making it again. Thanks again!
JEM says
This recipe is so delicious!! It is so easy to make, I made it for a potluck and everyone had only good things to say. Everyone said they couldn’t believe it was gluten free! This is definitely one that I will keep in my tool box!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Jem for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the banana bread and they said they could not believe it was gluten-free. I am glad that you will be making it again. Than you again!
Sandy Grace says
So excited about this recipe, giving it 5 stars out of the gate, as everthing I’m looking for… healthwise and convenience. But am confused about the comments of using almond milk and the picture that you have, which I believe shows milk in measuring cup. Is there supposed to be some kind of milk in this recipe? Thanks so much!!!
Audrey says
Hi Sandy! There is no milk in this recipe, just melted butter (or dairy-free butter). Its gluten-free flour in the measuring cup that is in the photo. I hope you enjoy the banana bread!
Tawana Spence says
Delicious! Family was surprised it’s gluten free! Thank you for the recipe, it’s a keeper ❤️
Audrey says
Thank you so much Tawana for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that your family enjoyed the banana bread and you will be making it again. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thaks again!
Blaine says
This is the best gluten free cake I have ever made, thanks for sharing your recipe!
btw, why am I not allowed to scoop the flour from the bag with the measuring cup?
Audrey says
Thank you so much Blaine for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed it. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. If you scoop the flour out of the bag you could get more flour than the recipe calls for because gluten-free flour is often compacted in the packaging. Thank you again!
Samantha says
excellent recipe, turned out perfect!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Samantha for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread, the recipe is excellent and turned out perfect. Thanks again!
Mickey says
This bread is easy & delicious! Our family loves it. Thank you
Audrey says
Thank you so much Mickey for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that your family loves the bread and it is easy and delicious. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes I make for my family and helping others. Thank you again!
Patty says
This turned out great. The recipe was easy to follow. I used Pillsbury gluten free flour and added walnuts. My parents are not gluten free eaters and they really enjoyed it!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Patty for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you and your parents really enjoyed the banana bread. I am glad that the recipe was easy to follow. Thank you again!
Tali Deetlefs says
Dear Mama!
I have some very ripe bananas and it’s time to learn how to bake a banana bread. Can I replace the sugar with honey? I’m eating a sugar-free diet. Thank you in advance and looking forward to happy baking xxx Tali from Cape Town
Audrey says
Hi Tail! You can use 1/2 cup of honey or pure maple syrup in place of the sugar in my banana bread recipe ( you could always add more the next time if you want it sweeter). Thank you for asking as I know it will help others. I hope you enjoy the banana bread!
Marilyn Chastain says
Easy and wonderfully moist!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Marilyn for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that the recipe was easy and the banana bread was wonderfully moist. Thanks again!
Joan Bower says
Best gluten free bread recipe I have made. I added walnuts to it as that is my favorite. So happy to have these recipes. I even purchased your cookbook and am anxious to try some of the recipes in it soon. I have a favorite non gluten free recipe for a soft white cookie I love. Is there any way you could help me figure out how to make it g.f. and be as good. Thanks for all you do for us.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Joan for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread. Thank you for purchasing my cookbook and I hope you enjoy the recipes. I would love to help you with your favorite white cookies recipe, please send me an email with the recipe. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes I make for my family and helping others. Thanks again!
Lisa says
Thank you! We really enjoyed the bread🤗
Audrey says
Thank you so much Lisa for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread. Thanks again!
Genoa says
This is an excellent recipe. I made it using President’s Choice gluten free flour and I added a shake of cinnamon for a little spice. The result is a classic moist flavourful banana bread with nice crispy edges. My family loves it. I am going to make this regularly.
Audrey says
Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star recipe review Genoa! I am so happy that you and your family love the banana bread and that you will be making it regularly. Thank you for sharing which brand of flour you used, as I know it will help others. Thanks again!
Emily says
Love this recipe it’s amazing! Can this be frozen? If so how long do you think it will last? Looking to make a bunch of several loaves to save for later… thanks for your opinion!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Emily for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that you loved the banana bread and the recipe is amazing. If you wrap the banana bread tightly with foil or freezer wrap and place in plastic freezer bag it can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thanks again!
Janet A MacGregor says
Just made this and it’s delicious. I added about 1/4 cup of peanut butter and used organic coconut palm sugar. Highly recommend.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Janet for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the banana bread. Thank you for sharing the mixin and sugar you used, as I know it will help others. Thanks again!