Description
A warm and cozy gluten-free banana bread that is naturally sweet and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sugar (or honey)
- 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 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted coconut oil, then add the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt. Add the sugar (or honey) and mix well.
- Fold in the gluten-free flour until just combined.
- If desired, stir in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This banana bread freezes beautifully! Make a double batch and stash one loaf in the freezer for impromptu treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg