Description
A cozy and comforting gluten-free banana bread with a tender crumb and caramelized crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/3 cup (about 76 g) melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar or 1/3 cup honey
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and lightly dust with gluten-free flour or line with parchment.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth with a few small chunks for texture.
- Stir in the melted coconut oil and granulated sugar (or honey) until combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla; whisk until smooth and slightly glossy.
- Sprinkle the baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon over the wet mixture and stir briefly.
- Fold in the gluten-free all-purpose flour until just combined — do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the nuts and/or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Check doneness near the lower end of the baking time to avoid a dry loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg