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Super Moist Gluten-Free Banana Bread with Honey - Tender, Sweet, and Simple

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 large very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • ½ cup honey (mild or clover honey works best)
  • cup melted butter or coconut oil, slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum included)
  • ½ cup fine almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce
  • Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat and prep: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, letting the sides overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the exposed ends of the pan.
  • Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps. You want about 1 1/2 cups.
  • Whisk in wet ingredients: Add the honey, melted butter or oil, eggs, vanilla, and Greek yogurt. Whisk until the mixture looks glossy and well combined.
  • Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to break up any clumps.
  • Bring it together: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix or the loaf can become dense.
  • Fold in extras: If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in gently.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. 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 during the last 15 minutes.
  • Cool properly: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then use the parchment to lift it out. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
  • Optional finish: Warm 1–2 teaspoons of honey and brush it lightly over the top for a soft sheen and extra aroma.