Description
A cozy gluten-free banana bread recipe with a tender, moist texture and a hint of sweetness, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Mix the melted butter with the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gently mix in the gluten-free flour until just incorporated. If desired, fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For variations, consider adding spices, zests, or nut butters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg