Gluten Free Banana Bread
This easy Gluten Free Banana Bread recipe is deliciously tasty, moist and has been tested both with dairy and with dairy free ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter 125mls (see note 1. for dairy free - can sub Earth Balance)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar 120g
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/3 cup full fat sour cream 80mls (see note 1. for dairy free - can sub coconut milk+ vinegar)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp mashed banana 275g
- 1.5 cups all purpose gluten-free flour 8oz
- 1 tsp xanthan gum omit if your flour has gum added
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter (see notes for all dairy free options) and brown sugar until combined. Add the beaten eggs and mix until smooth.
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Stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and mashed banana. Mix until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (if using), baking soda, and salt.
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Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
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Line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, or grease well. Pour in the batter and spread evenly.
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Bake on the middle rack for 45–60 minutes. Check at 45 minutes by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center—if it comes out clean, it’s done. If not, continue baking in 5–10 minute increments.
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Recipe Notes
1.Dairy-Free Option – You can substitute the butter with a dairy-free alternative such as Earth Balance. Make sure you choose a dairy free butter or margarine that is suitable for baking.
For the sour cream substitute use only the thick fat part from the top of a can of full-fat coconut milk with 1/2 tsp vinegar added. If your canned coconut milk is fully liquid you can refrigerate it to allow the fat part to harden up more.
2. Bananas – You can use any ripeness of bananas and the texture of your banana bread will remain the same. However, very ripe bananas with some black spots will create a richer sweeter banana flavor.
3. Gluten-Free Flour – Use a good-quality all-purpose gluten-free flour blend. If your blend already contains xanthan gum, omit the additional xanthan gum listed in the recipe.
4. Baking Time – Baking time can vary depending on your oven and the moisture content of your bananas. Start checking at 45 minutes and continue baking as needed.
Serving & Storage – Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Gluten Free baked goods tend not to last very long so you can also freeze it in slices with parchment paper in between the slices and in a ziplock bag.