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honey being drizzled over a slice of banana bread

Gluten-free Banana Bread (the perfect texture!)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
This gluten-free banana bread recipe yields a super moist, flavorful and not at all gummy loaf that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters! It’s also dairy-free with a vegan option.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (140 grams) white rice flour
  • 1/3 cup (52 grams) potato starch
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons (20 grams) tapioca flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 large eggs 50 grams each out of shell; or chia eggs for vegan, see notes
  • 1/4 cup (80 grams) honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 3 tablespoons oil I used olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 medium overripe bananas 480 grams mashed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Place a piece of parchment paper in a 9"x5" loaf pan.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together white rice flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar.
    1 cup (140 grams) white rice flour, 1/3 cup (52 grams) potato starch, 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons (20 grams) tapioca flour, 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
  • In another medium-sized bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add honey, oil, vanilla and mashed bananas.
    2 large eggs, 1/4 cup (80 grams) honey, 3 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 4 medium overripe bananas
  • Add the wet mix to the dry mix, but just until combined.
  • Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Remove to a rack to cool for 15 minutes before turning out onto the rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • To make the 2 chia eggs you need for this recipe, mix together 2 tablespoons of ground chia seed with 6 tablespoons of water until well combined. Let sit for about 1-2 minutes or until goopy like regular eggs.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. The nutritional information here is calculated on the assumption that there are 12 slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 226mgPotassium: 224mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 40
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