Gluten Free Banana Bread: The Ultimate Guide & Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Mash ripe bananas in a separate bowl until mostly smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in mashed bananas and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg