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Easy Gluten-Free Banana Loaf
Sweet, overripe bananas meet a simple gluten-free flour blend in this incredibly tender bake. You'll love how melted coconut oil and almond milk keep the crumb perfectly moist without relying on dairy. It's a straightforward mixing bowl project that fills your kitchen with the most comforting aroma. Slice it thick, toast it lightly, and you've got a breakfast staple that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (3 medium)
- ⅓ cup original almond milk
- 2 cups Betty Crocker Gluten Free all-purpose rice flour blend
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease only the bottom of a 9x5-inch or 8x4-inch loaf pan so the batter can cling to the ungreased sides and rise higher.
- 2Combine the sugar and melted coconut oil in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the eggs and beat thoroughly, then stir in the mashed bananas and almond milk until everything is fully incorporated.
- 3Whisk the gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate medium bowl. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture just until moistened. Don't overmix here, or the final loaf will turn out dense and rubbery. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- 4Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The loaf is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
- 5Run a knife around the edges to loosen the loaf, then carefully remove it from the pan. Place it right side up on the wire rack and let it cool completely for 1 to 2 hours before slicing. Slicing too early causes the bread to crumble and fall apart.
Notes
- Storage: Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Keep it at room temperature for up to 4 days, or store it in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
- Tip: Use bananas that are heavily speckled or entirely brown for the sweetest flavor and best moisture.
- Ingredient check: Make sure your gluten-free flour blend is meant for 1-to-1 baking and contains a binder like xanthan gum.