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Healthy Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipes You’ll Love - Easy, Moist, and Naturally Sweet

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 large very ripe bananas (about 1 1/3 cups mashed)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup or coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil (neutral-tasting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum if possible)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or regular milk of choice
  • Optional add-ins (choose up to 3/4 cup total): chopped walnuts, pecans, dark chocolate chips, blueberries, or shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Prep the pan: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving a little overhang, and lightly grease.
  • Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps for texture.
  • Whisk wet ingredients: Add eggs, maple syrup (or coconut sugar), melted oil, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until well combined.
  • Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Bring it together: Add dry ingredients to wet and stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small streaks are okay.
  • Fold in extras: Gently stir in nuts, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins if using.
  • Fill the pan: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. For a pretty finish, sprinkle with extra nuts or a light dusting of cinnamon.
  • Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.
  • Cool properly: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift out using parchment and cool completely on a rack before slicing.
  • Slice smart: Use a serrated knife for neat slices. Enjoy plain, or toast with a little butter or nut butter.