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Moist Homemade Gluten-Free Banana Bread

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A quick and easy gluten-free banana bread recipe using just five simple ingredients, resulting in a moist, tender loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) gluten-free all-purpose flour (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup or honey
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil (canola, light olive oil, or coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • Optional: ½ cup (60 grams) chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan lightly with oil or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas thoroughly in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth but slightly chunky.
  3. Add eggs, maple syrup (or honey), vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt (if using).
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using before pouring.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, starting to check at 40 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best moisture and sweetness. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread. Check oven temperature accuracy for best results. Let bread cool before slicing to maintain moisture. Optional additions include nuts, chocolate chips, or spices like cinnamon. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs.

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