Best Ever Easy Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe - My Natural Family (2024)

Rebecca Baron 34 Comments

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Today I want to share an easy gluten-free banana bread recipe that hits many of the needs for my family! This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, meat-free, all-natural, and easy on the budget (especially if you catch a deal on ripe bananas)! It is also a family favorite!

I am certain that a proper "Chef" would be nothing short of frazzled if he catered one of my family's get-togethers. In our large family, we have so many different dietary needs.

Unlike a trained chef, I don't take this as disheartening, I view it as a challenge! Finding recipes that I can tweak to encompass all of our dietary restrictions and then having them turn out is pretty darn gratifying.

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Sometimes when baking gluten-free, you will notice a different texture to your baked goods. This recipe turned out amazing and will impress gluten-free and "normal" eaters alike!

I challenge you to find anything "different" about this bread. It has an amazing flavor, a great texture, and is majorly addictive!

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Best Ever Easy Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe {Dairy-Free}

★★★★★4.9 from 8 reviews

  • Author: Rebecca Baron
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 50
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American
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I'm in love with this recipe. It's so moist and light and everyone I make it for doesn't even know it's gluten-free and dairy-free.

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease and flour a large loaf pan using vegetable oil and Gluten-free flour.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour blend, coconut flour,cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and the salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil and sugar. Add in the eggsand vanilla and whisk until well combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mash the banana until no large lumps remain. Stir in themilk.
  6. Add half of the flour to the oil/egg mixture and stir in. Add half of thebanana mixture and mix in. Stir in the remaining flour mixture and thenadd in the remaining banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheatedoven for 50-60 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should comeout clean.
  8. Let cool on a wire rack, then remove from pan.

Keywords: Easy, Quick, Healthy

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  1. Jason

    Nice

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  2. Shelley

    It tureen out really awesome...I used honey instead of sugar and covered with foil about 1 hour into the baking time..and extending the baking time a little. Super recipe, thank you!

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  3. Carol

    Is there anything else that you can use besides coconut stuff as I don't like coconut if somebody knows the day just let me know thank you

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  4. Danny

    OH NOOOOOOOO I should've read the comments before baking this.
    I thought the 1 3/4 + 2 tablespoons of flour meant a total of 3 3/4 tablespoons flour so I went ahead and followed it all through until baking. Now I have this gooey, pudding-like stuff. Siiiiigh. I'll have to try this again.

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    • Rebecca

      Oh no! I am so sorry! I fixed the recipe to clarify for others thanks for letting us know!

      Reply

  5. Rosemarie

    I made this bread tonight. I used melted butter instead of oil and raw honey instead of sugar. So moist and yummy. I never knew gluten free could be so yummy!!

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    • Rebecca

      Yay! Glad you enjoyed it! And were able to make some changes that worked well for you!

      Reply

  6. kg

    OMG, am I crazy? I have scrolled up and down this page, and I see no recipe!

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    • Rebecca

      You were not crazy! haha Thanks for pointing it out. We fixed it and the recipe should be there now.

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      • kg

        🙁 I still can't see it. Sorry!!

        The weird thing is, I pinned it the other day... and I'm certain at that time, the recipe was there (sometimes I pin stuff without reviewing it and go back later, but with the gluten-free stuff, I scan the recipe to see how easy it is first, ha).

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        • Rebecca

          Sorry about that. We've been messing around with it all day and you must have caught us at a bad time twice. It's working now.

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  7. Bonny

    yummers! love banana bread . . . .love that I can now make it gluten free

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  8. D Reiter

    do you really only use 4 Tablespoons total of flours?

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    • Rebecca

      Oops! Typo! It should read 1 ¾ C. + 2 T. GFF. Sorry about that!

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  9. Tanya McClure

    Hi, I just tried this and while I am no master baker, I am not incompetent and this did not come out at all!!! I got an extremely dark, puddling like consistency and VERY VERY sweet! The only thing I did different than the recipe is almond milk instead of coconut milk??? HELP!

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    • Rebecca

      It could have something to do with the brand of gluten-free flour you used. I have made this recipe several times with different brands of flour. The whiter flour blends have given me the best results. My favorite is 'Glutino' brand, which is an all white flour blend and it gives me results that are almost identical to a non-gluten free banana bread. The flour blends that are 'whole grain' will be heavier, and cause your bread to be heavier, just the same as it would in a non-gluten free loaf. Try using bananas that are much less ripe, if you find the bread too sweet
      for your tastes.

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  10. Tara L

    I love Banana Bread! Gluten Free too. Awesome!

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  11. Lauren

    Just starting to go gluten free...cant wait to try this. Banana Bread is my favorite! Thanks!!

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  12. Linda

    Does anyone know what to do with homemade Greek yogurt that got to hot during the curing process? Can I bake with it ?

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  13. Gemma

    Turned out great! I subbed palm sugar for regular sugar to lower the glycemix index.

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  14. Sandy

    In the oven baking – smells SO GOOD!!! Can’t wait to try it!

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  15. Sandy

    In the oven baking - smells SO GOOD!!! Can't wait to try it!

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  16. Beth

    This was my first experience making a gluten free baked good. I made a few mini breads with this recipe and the aroma is just wafting through the house! Tastes great too!! Thank you for sharing!

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  17. Frankie

    Amazingly results like regular, gluten laden flour. Great texture with a tender bread. Thank you.

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    • Rebecca

      You're welcome - and thanks for the feedback.

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  18. Tracy

    Do you think this could be made with egg replacer? We can't do eggs and dying to make banana bread. Thanks, Tracy

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    • Rebecca

      I'm not sure cause I haven't used egg replacer before but if it's the consistency I would think it would be worth a try.

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  19. sam

    what sugar had the best flavor in your opinions?

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    • Rebecca

      I personally don't eat much sugar so I'm probably not the best person to ask. I have tried banana bread with real maple syrup and it was really good but traditionally it's made with regular, white sugar so that may be your best bet if you can tolerate it.

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  20. Lynn

    Thank you for this recipe ... it turned out delish!

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    • Rebecca

      Awesome! Good to hear.

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  21. Sherri Lewis

    Thank you for the recipe. I love banana bread, and I just won a breadmaker and some boxes of gluten free flour. I think this will be what I fix first!

    Reply

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Best Ever Easy Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe - My Natural Family (2024)

FAQs

What is the trick to making good gluten free bread? ›

Tips and Techniques to make better Gluten Free Bread
  1. Use psyllium husk powder.
  2. Let the dough rest (not exactly the same as a bulk proof)
  3. Mix or knead thoroughly.
  4. Use less yeast.
  5. Bake in a tin with tall sides.
  6. Bake for longer, often at a lower temperature.
  7. Create steam in the oven.
  8. Use the tangzhong or scalded flour method.

Why did my gluten free banana bread not rise? ›

If your gluten free bread didn't rise, here are some things to check: Was the yeast expired? Did you use the right type of yeast that the recipe called for? (Active dry yeast or Rapid-rise yeast.) What temperature was the water you proofed the yeast in?

Why is my homemade gluten free bread so dense? ›

Dense loaf- you may need to use more liquid, gluten free dough is usually wetter than regular wheat flour dough resembling a thick brownie batter. How much liquid is enough in a recipe ultimately depends not on formulas but in observation. You may need more or less liquid than the recipe specifies.

What does too much flour do to banana bread? ›

If you use too much flour, you'll end up with really dry banana bread, and If you don't use enough flour, your banana bread will be way too wet. The secret lies in how you measure the flour. The scoop out of the bag method could be packing way too much flour.

What is the biggest challenge of making gluten-free bread? ›

One of the main challenges in making gluten-free bread is achieving the same texture and rise as traditional wheat bread.

Which yeast is best for gluten-free bread? ›

What type of yeast should be used to bake Gluten Free Bread? Active dry yeast and instant yeast both work well and are often interchangeable. Be on the lookout for any Rapid Rise yeast that is best for one rise. For most of us that's the way gluten free bread is baked, a single rise in the tin.

Do you need more yeast in gluten-free bread? ›

Again, make sure it is gluten free. Many recipes simply call for double the amount of yeast to lighten up the dough. This is a matter of taste, since the baked goods will have a very strong yeast flavour.

Why does my gluten free banana bread sink in the middle? ›

If it did collapse then it is likely that the banana bread had not quite baked fully (and in light of the ingredient change may have needed a slightly longer baking time). All ovens vary, so the baking time is a guideline.

Why is gluten-free bread so hard to make? ›

Gluten free bread needs to bake to a higher temperature than bread made from wheat. It also (usually) doesn't need to rise twice. If your bread machine doesn't have a gluten free cycle, your best bet might be to mix the dough in the machine on the dough cycle and then bake it in a regular oven.

Why do you put vinegar in gluten-free bread? ›

Apple Cider Vinegar – Superpower your Gluten-Free Kitchen! Apple cider vinegar is often used in baking, but why? It is a great leavening agent, but it also has powerful flavour enhancing properties. I find it adds the perfect amount of depth of flavour, and helps activate baking soda creating a lovely airy texture.

Does gluten-free bread need to rise longer? ›

If you can let the gluten free bread dough rise overnight in a cool — not warm — place, the slower rise will provide a stronger cell structure and more of a sourdough flavor when baked the next day. A refrigerated overnight rise is a great way to get a longer proof without weakening the bread's structure.

How can I make my bread fluffier instead of dense? ›

Add Sugar

Adding sugar weakens the gluten structure, absorbs water, and eventually makes the bread lighter and softer. As a result, sugar improves the bread's taste, structure and texture. Yeast also eats up sugar to produce carbon dioxide, which raises the dough and makes bread fluffy.

Why do you not put baking powder in banana bread? ›

If you are using regular milk, you would normally use baking powder. Banana bread normally calls for sour milk, sour cream or buttermilk; all of these are acidic, so in this case what you need is baking soda.

Is it better to use bread flour or all purpose flour for banana bread? ›

Though it is called banana bread,it is not actually a bread . It is more of a cakey loaf made by the addition of soda bi carbonate as a leavening agent. The is no requirement of developing gluten in these kind of loaves and so even all purpose flour with a low content of gluten is good enough.

What happens if you put too many eggs in banana bread? ›

Adding more eggs makes for a spongy, less flavorful banana bread. Doubling the number of eggs I was using resulted in a spongy cake with a moist texture.

Why is it so challenging to make good gluten-free bread? ›

Gluten free bread needs to bake to a higher temperature than bread made from wheat. It also (usually) doesn't need to rise twice. If your bread machine doesn't have a gluten free cycle, your best bet might be to mix the dough in the machine on the dough cycle and then bake it in a regular oven.

Is there a trick to baking with gluten-free flour? ›

2 teaspoons of baking powder per cup of gluten-free flour is necessary to ensure proper leavening. Baking soda and buttermilk can be used to leaven instead of baking powder, but 1-1/8 teaspoon of cream of tartar should be added for each 1/2 teaspoon baking soda used.

How do you make gluten-free bread less crumbly? ›

The gluten in traditional flour is what gives dough its stickiness. Without it, gluten-free products can be dry and crumbly. There is a way to compensate for this however — use xanthan gum. Some bakers also use gelatin or agar.

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