Gluten Free Banana And Walnut Bread Recipe

The only gluten-free banana bread recipe you’ll ever need; a one bowl wonder! No mixer required for this super moist easy gluten-free banana bread. With a dairy-free option too.

We eat a lot of bananas in my home, but there is always a few that get a little too ripe for my kid’s liking. So what’s a mama to do?

This gluten-free banana bread recipe is a one bowl wonder that is super easy to make, you don’t even need a mixer.

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You can quickly whip up this super moist gluten-free banana bread in just three easy steps and with just a fork and a spoon.

The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup. After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.

My husband, my youngest son, and I are all dairy-free, so I always try to include a dairy-free option to my gluten-free recipes.So, you too can enjoy a gluten-free and dairy-free banana bread.

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My favorite dairy-free products to bake with are almond and cashew milk and either coconut oil or Smart Ballance or Earth Balance butter.

Serving: 2 slice | Calories: 272 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 61 mg | Sodium: 223 mg | Potassium: 173 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 24 g | Vitamin A: 325 IU | Vitamin C: 3.9 mg | Calcium: 26 mg | Iron: 1.1 mg

© MAMA KNOWS GLUTEN FREE. All images & content are copyright protected. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If you want to republish this recipe, please link back to this post for the recipe.My youngest asked me to not just make plain gluten-free banana bread, but instead to include some nuts. I created this gluten-free banana nut bread with chopped pecans in it and it was a huge hit! My son declared it the best gluten-free banana bread ever and has requested I make it again this week.

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This banana bread recipe is just slightly adapted from one I was making before my celiac diagnosis. My notes say that it was our family favorite in June 2009, which was one year before my celiac diagnosis. It’s been tucked away since and I just pulled it out a few weeks ago to give it a try with my gluten-free flour blends. Happy that it worked just perfectly.

Why didn’t I already have a good moist gluten-free banana bread recipe on my site? Mainly because I always make these gluten-free banana muffins – I love how convenient they are for freezing and then putting in my kids school lunches.

But my kids aren’t in school right now, and they both wanted gluten-free banana bread with nuts, so I made it for them! Also I did make a batch without nuts and it was excellent as well, so feel free to make this banana bread without nuts too!

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I bought my pecan pieces at my local store because I was out and needed them today, but I usually order them from nuts.com here because they’re so good! I did chop them up into smaller pieces as my family prefers that.

Yes! This recipe can be adapted to avoid dairy by using shortening, and by making your own buttermilk substitute with 1/4 non-dairy milk plus 1 tsp. lemon juice. The gluten-free dairy-free version of this bread will taste great too!

You’ll notice I give a range for the baking time and tell you to rely more on the toothpick method instead of the exact time. The main reason for this is that there isn’t really a standard size for loaf pans. I have 6 in my cupboard and they’re 5 different sizes. There is a large range of length and widths, and some pans flare out while others have straight sides. Try to pick one that is roughly 8-9″ long by 3.5-5″ wide. If yours is much bigger, then yours will be flatter and cook quicker. If your pans are smaller, then you might need to divide this batter into two pans so your pan doesn’t overflow.

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The loaf pan I used for this is one of my favorites for tall loaves that bake evenly. It is this USA loaf pan that has straight sides and measures 9x4x4″. If that one is out of stock, I also recommend the classic USA loaf pan – it’s a similar size just doesn’t have the straight sides – it has a little flare instead like many loaf pans have.

I have two of the loaf pans since my gluten-free zucchini bread makes two loaves. If you have two, you can also double this easy gluten-free banana bread recipe to make two loaves.

If you make two loaves, or even if you just make one loaf of this but want to save half for later, you can definitely freeze this. Let cool first and then wrap the loaf with aluminum foil and then place in a freezer bag.

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You can also cut into slices and freeze each slice in plastic wrap and place all slices in a freezer bag that way you can pull out one slice at a time for a snack.

We thought slices of this bread were even more flavorful on day 2 and 3. It was all finished off early on day 3!

If the gluten-free flour blend you use already has xanthan gum or guar gum in it, then omit the xanthan gum called for in this recipe.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Banana Bread

These can be made dairy-free by using shortening, and by making your own buttermilk substitute with 1/4 non-dairy milk plus 1 tsp. lemon.

If you double this to make two loaves, or even if you just make one loaf of this but want to save half for later, you can definitely freeze this. Let cool first and then wrap the loaf with aluminum foil and then place in a freezer bag.

I hope you and your family enjoy my version of gluten-free banana bread as much as my family has enjoyed it. If you make it, would you please come back and leave a 5 star rating and any comments on your experience? Thank you!

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This recipe is wonderful! It has become our go-to whenever we have overripe bananas. I always use my extra-tall bread pan, specifically made for GF and it turns out perfectly every time. If I didn't know it was GF, I wouldn't be able to guess. I have made it with Better Batter flour, Cup4Cup, and a homemade flour. It has worked well with all three. Also, the warning about not cutting into it until it's completely cool is 100% accurate. LOL Tried it once because the kids were whining for some. Won't do it again.

This turned out so perfectly, it's delicious and it has a perfectly moist crumb. My problem with GF banana bread in the past was that the texture would be really dense, but this is excellent, thank you so much! FYI for those wanting to try it, it worked perfectly with Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 flour.You may remember my recipe for gluten free banana bread with butternut squash. It’s one of my favorites of all time. Yes, all time. But I couldn’t help but strip it down to the absolute essentials and take it back to classic banana bread land.

The ingredients for this scrumptious, hearty bread begin with three overripe bananas. Then come essentials you likely alreadyhave on hand, such as eggs (or chia/flax eggs), vanilla and coconut oil. To sweeten things up a bit more I relied on a mix of honey, cane and brown sugar for a variance of flavor and texture.

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Then comes the gluten-free goodness: a mix of gluten free oats, almond meal and my favorite gluten-free flour blend (or sub other gluten-free blends with varied results). Check out our Guide to Gluten-Free Flours for more guidance!

I could hardly wait to slice in, but patience is key here. You need to wait a good hour before cutting into this baby, else it will crumble and fall apart. That’s what you don’t want.

This is what you do want. A hearty loaf that holds its shape and converts even the most suspicious of eaters into gluten-free banana bread lovers. Hubba hubba.

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